While in secular bull markets the very long-term trend is up, in secular bear markets the very long-term trend (17 years typically) is sideways to down.

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The best buy list is based upon disruptive technology in a long-term secular growth trend, sustainability, market leadership and valuation.

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In the wake of the last major sideways secular trend, U.S. stocks barreled higher in a major long-term secular bull market from 1982-2000.

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