9 Charts That Spell Disaster for Your Cousin’s Stocks

February 19, 2024 Raph Antoine

Trying to beat the market is an entertaining activity.

Consider this: from 2013 to 2024, the top 10 U.S. stocks, largely dominated by Big Tech, eclipsed the rest of the S&P 500 pack by a whopping 4.9% annually.

But, you’re getting yourself into an investing minefield. What’s the potential damage if you pick a loser? Especially if you do it in an overheated market?

Sure, your stock-picking friends may get lucky in the short term. But, here are nine charts showing why – in the long run – you will outperform.