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Opinion: With the market a mess, the stock pickers are back

Published on April 30, 2025
Author: Dougal Williams, CFA

With U.S. stock prices down and volatility up, some suggest it’s time for stock pickers to shine. But does the evidence support the claim? In the Portland Business Journal, Vista CEO and Chief Wealth Officer, Dougal Williams, CFA, unpacks decades of research and reveals why index investing still offers investors their best chance for success.

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