S&P 500 Timing Myth: Why Missing Best Days Matters Less Than You Think

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Analysis of S&P 500's reliance on rare best/worst trading days argues against market timing strategies, suggesting buy-and-hold approaches are generally more effective for long-term investors than trying to time market extremes.

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