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Mid-Quarter Market Commentary

Over the past 30 years, a 60/40 portfolio of equities and fixed income has delivered positive performance in 99% of rolling 5-year periods.  After 10 years, that improves to 100%.  During that time, the real value of cash has been constantly eroded by inflation.  Although cash can feel like a haven, it rarely outperforms inflation over extended periods.  While it may be tempting to sit on excess cash for a variety of reasons, including elevated valuations or economic uncertainty, holding cash above and beyond your prudent reserve requirements is a losing game.