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November Student of the Market

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In reviewing stocks from May through October, it’s been a historically strong season, but not for stock mutual funds or ETFs. What about bonds, equities, and alternatives? How does AI growth compare to the “dot com” era? Finally, the continued importance of diversification.

December 2, 2025
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Stocks and Bonds Since May

In reviewing stocks from May through October, it’s been a historically strong season, but not for stock mutual funds or ETFs. What about bonds, equities, and alternatives? How does AI growth compare to the “dot com” era? Finally, the continued importance of diversification.

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