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Breakfast News: The Art of Losing Less

The Motley Fool | Sep 19, 2026 7:30 AM EDT

Every portfolio looks bulletproof in a rising market. The real test comes when it turns. A downturn can do more damage than you’d expect. Here’s the part most investors miss: If your portfolio falls 30%, you need a 43% gain just to get back to even. That’s simply because you’re now growing a smaller pile of money. The steeper the fall, the harder that climb becomes. Continue reading

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