That, of course, is the problem with instant histories: an absence of historical perspective.

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To provide an even clearer historical perspective, consider this: The name "Francesco" literally means "somebody from France" and only became popular in the 13th century because St.

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While past performance cannot guarantee future results, and asset allocation cannot ensure a profit or protect against a loss, applying a historical perspective and maintaining an appropriate strategic asset allocation can help provide comfort and direction to investors during periods of great volatility.

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We also observe that the fears about 7-10 year Treasuries imploding might be a bit of an overstatement, at least from a historical perspective.

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