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“The S&P is up 343.8 percent for 10 years. That is a four-bagger. The general equity funds are up 283 percent. So it's getting worse, the deterioration by professionals is getting worse. The public would be better off in an index fund.”

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Peter Lynch
Peter Lynch

Peter Lynch (born January 19, 1944) is a renowned American investor, mutual fund manager, and author. He managed the Fidelity Magellan Fund from 1977 to 1990, growing its assets from $18 million to $14 billion, achieving an average annual return of 29.2%, making it one of the best-performing stock funds globally. Lynch is famous for his philosophy of 'invest in what you know,' encouraging individual investors to find winning stocks through everyday observations. He authored bestsellers like 'One Up on Wall Street' and 'Beating the Street,' leaving a lasting legacy in finance. more

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