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560: By the Numbers: Can You Really Beat the Market by Avoiding the Worst Days?
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- Apr 17, 2026
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Summary
What if trying to avoid the market's worst days is actually one of the fastest ways to sabotage your retirement plan? Topics covered in this episode: Why best and worst market days often occur back-to-back The math of gains vs. losses — and why it's not equal The "lost decade" and what it teaches investors Why avoiding bad years matters more than avoiding bad days How reduced volatility strategies can stabilize retirement outcomes Today's article is from Morningstar titled You Can Beat the Stock Market by Avoiding Its Worst Days. But You Won't . Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial , Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/560 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu 📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3T6oNDB ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience…