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War! What Is It Good For? Scaring Clients!

War! What Is It Good For? Scaring Clients!

With headlines dominated by geopolitical tensions and recent U.S. military actions, investors are once again asking a familiar question: What does war mean for markets?

Data from Nasdaq Dorsey Wright provides historical context by analyzing how various asset classes have behaved following major U.S. military escalations over the past century. The findings may surprise investors who instinctively associate conflict with prolonged market declines.

War! What Is It Good For? Scaring Clients!

Author: Brandon Langley
Category: Behavioral Finance
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War! What Is It Good For? Scaring Clients!

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Hard to Argue with 220 Years of Data: The Case for Trend Following

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Market Predictions Make as Much Sense as ‘6-7’

If there’s one universal truth in investing, it’s this: nobody actually knows what’s going to happen next. That doesn’t stop Wall Street, the media, or your neighbor with the new day-trading setup from trying. In our view, it’s a whole lot of “6-7,” as the kids are saying these days.
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