"The best argument for mutual funds is that they offer safety and diversification. But they don't necessarily offer safety and diversification."

Argument, Safety

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"The best argument for mutual funds is that they offer safety and diversification. But they don't necessarily offer safety and diversification."

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"The public has lost faith in the ability of Social Security and Medicare to provide for old age. They've lost faith in the banking system and in conventional medical insurance."

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"The mutual fund industry and small investors are very relentless and very unforgiving if people don't perform."

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