It happens in every crisis: far too many people miss out on big gains (and dividends!) because they’re too focused on the last wipeout.
You can see this tragic mistake throughout history—and many folks are in danger of making it now. I don’t want you to be one of them, so let me explain where I’m going here.
The Generals Always Fight the Last War
Let’s start with the dot-com crash of 2001. After that collapse, many people feared any kind of tech stock. But those who disavowed tech missed out on a monster return. For example, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq 100, has more than doubled up the S&P 500’s gain since.
The High Cost of Looking Backward
SPY QQQ Long Term Chart
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