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Sunday, January 01, 2006

Happy New Year?

One of the most important lessons you can ever learn about markets is also one of the easiest to forget: Just because prices are more reasonable than they were doesn't mean they're reasonable.

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No one wants to hear that. It's almost irresistible to believe that after all we investors have endured--the hellish bear market, the recession, the scandals--we've emerged from the crucible sadder but wiser, finally willing to face the truth about stock values. But it isn't so. The amazing reality is that we haven't learned our lesson even yet.
ALD at 11:41 AM

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I'm a veteran of two careers - high school math and physics teacher, retirement consulting actuary - who is now enjoying the pleasure of staying at home for my daughter. (My avatar is in honor of Will Durant, whom I consider the last true sage.)
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