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“In every mutual fund prospectus, in every sales promotional folder, and in every mutual fund advertisement (albeit in print almost too small to read), the following warning appears: "Past performance is no guarantee of future results."”

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Paul Samuelson
Paul Samuelson

Paul Samuelson was an American economist renowned for his contributions to the field of economics. Born on May 15, 1915, and passing away on December 13, 2009, Samuelson was a significant figure in modern economics. His book 'Economics' has been widely used as a textbook in universities. more

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