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The case against buying and holding stocks for the long term
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The number of stocks outperforming the index over time is shrinking, increasing the need for active managers to be nimble.
OpenBook market desk: The number of stocks outperforming the index over time is shrinking, increasing the need for active managers to be nimble.
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