Past Is Prologue
William Shakespeare famously quipped “What Is Past Is Prologue.”? Success in most endeavors, including investment markets, requires an understanding of historical antecedents and learning from their implications for the future. Perhaps you know the phrase “Those who fail to learn from history are destined to repeat it.”? We prefer to apply what has come before to improve the probability of success and reduce the chances of failure. “This time is different” remain the four most dangerous words in investing. History, through statistical data, may improve opportunity as well as help to avoid disaster.
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As the first half of 2024 closes, what does history tell us about a strong stock market portends for the second half of the year? We suspect you may see a choppy August and September which frequent readers will know based on our seasonal work. Historic data implies a strong fourth quarter and a strong year for performance. Stay tuned.
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