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Record Highs, Record Risks? What History Tells Us About Investing at All-Time Highs

The Dow just closed above 47,000 for the first time in history. The S&P 500 is sitting at a fresh all-time high of 6,792. The Nasdaq? Also hitting records

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Nov 01, 2025
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If you’re feeling a little queasy about investing when markets are this high, you’re not alone. It’s human nature to think: “Surely this can’t keep going up… right?”

But here’s the plot twist: history says you’re probably wrong to worry.

Let’s dig into what actually happens when you invest at market peaks—spoiler alert: it’s way better than you think.

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