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Stock Pickers Are Flunking Their Big Moment
The coronavirus crisis has at last brought a market where active investors can shine — provided they make the right bets.
Dispersion creates pitfalls as well as opportunities.
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For many years, active managers have awaited the return of a “stock picker’s market.” This is one where the skill of investors can show itself to greater advantage. It may just have arrived. Now, all stock pickers have to do is pick the right stocks.