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“One of the frustrating things for people who miss the first rally in a bull market is that they wait for the big correction and it never comes. The market just keeps climbing and climbing. It feeds on itself in frenzied fashion and propels prices considerably higher for six months or so, and…” quote by Martin Zweig
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“One of the frustrating things for people who miss the first rally in a bull market is that they wait for the big correction and it never comes. The market just keeps climbing and climbing. It feeds on itself in frenzied fashion and propels prices considerably higher for six months or so, and sometimes longer.”

Martin Zweig

About This Quote

Bull markets can sustain themselves far longer than expected, making waiting for a correction risky.

In simple terms: Markets keep rising, delaying corrections.

Key Takeaway

Don’t assume a market will correct soon.

Themes

finance market cycles bull markets

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

financial advisory

When to use this quote

  • investment timing
  • risk management
  • portfolio strategy

Key Concepts

momentum self‑fulfilling prophecy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you protect against prolonged rallies?
  • What signals indicate a true correction?
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