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		reedf1 on Oct 8, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Does Market Timing Work? You are probably not finding alpha as a retail investor - probably just some form of beta.

quickthrower2 on Oct 8, 2023 [–]

Yes - what I am saying is I prefer my E(X) of beta over maybe-alpha minus additional taxes.

(Assuming you meant indexes = beta... ?)

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