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Valuation & cycles

Starting valuation matters

Higher starting valuations have historically been associated with lower long-run returns.

What it means for your portfolio

What you pay today shapes what you're likely to earn over the next decade.

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General information only, not financial advice. Historical figures are approximate and provided for education.