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Stop trying to beat the market: Even the richest Americans can’t do it consistently

The 400 richest Americans would collectively have performed better over the past 12 months had they invested their net worths in an S&P 500 index fund.

Stop trying to beat the market: Even the richest Americans can’t do it consistently

Published September 24, 2026 · Category: Finance

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The 400 richest Americans would collectively have performed better over the past 12 months had they invested their net worths in an S&P 500 index fund.

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Originally published at www.marketwatch.com.

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