Bloomberg Businessweek Stocks Stage Rebound as Dip Buyers Wade Back In: Markets Wrap
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Nov 5, 2025 Rick Wurster, President & CEO of Charles Schwab, reflects on retail investors' role in the market and how Schwab is attracting Gen Z. Lizanne Saunders discusses narrow index gains, the impact of AI on productivity, and the necessity of adaptation for workers. Omar Aguilar emphasizes strong corporate balance sheets and the risks of speculative trading. Kathy Jones analyzes the bond market and hidden risks in private credit, shedding light on the Fed's cautious navigation amidst mixed economic signals.
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Stay Invested, Avoid Market Timing
- Stay invested for the long term rather than trying to time the market's highs and lows.
- Avoid selling out of positions and missing subsequent gains unless you have a clear, plan-driven reason.
Client Who Missed Big Gains
- A client who sold out of stocks in 2016 missed substantial subsequent gains.
- That real example illustrates the cost of trying to exit during short-term political or market discomfort.
Concentration Creates Diversification Pain
- Concentrated positions in a few mega-cap tech names create tax and diversification dilemmas for many retail investors.
- Advisors focus on strategies to diversify concentrated winners while managing capital-gains tax costs.
