A nuanced qualification: Markets are generally efficient over time; moment to moment, markets are chaotic and irrational. So, the idea of "beating the market" should have a time component which is often ignored. If the market reflects the average performance of all performers, beating that average becomes a lot easier over long periods of time. It's just not sexy or exciting.

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Founder of ThinkingLonger.com, Investing Strategist

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