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Why 30 Years of Passive Investing Has Failed
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Why 30 Years of Passive Investing Has Failed
By Brandon Chapman, CMT
Let’s get one thing straight—most people have not made real money in the market over the last 30 years. Yeah, sure, the S&P is up 575%. But compared to what? Gold? The dollar? Your groceries? You haven’t made real gains. You’ve ridden a mirage.
We’ve been sold a bill of goods for decades—diversify, buy the index, trust the system. It’s the gospel of financial media and fund managers who want you docile, buying every dip like a good little retail soldier. But if you strip out inflation—if you account for the actual purchasing power of your money—your portfolio hasn’t grown. It’s been flatlined.