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#RI-69a83e4d·4 months ago·
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Lookback: 20 years

“Tried rebalancing during 2000 crash”

Sold bonds to buy tech stocks, only to watch them fall 50%

What I wish I knew
"Diversify assets, not just catch falling knives"
If I could tell you one thing
"Rebalance into diversified assets, not just one sector"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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