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The best always comes with a worst

From crashes to comebacks, the numbers tell a timeless story

From crashes to comebacks, the numbers tell a timeless story

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You know how it goes. A friend says, “My fund is doing brilliantly.” You nod, smile—and a thought creeps in: should I have bought it too? That’s how FOMO begins. Not with greed. With doubt. Here’s the thing: every “best performer” has lived through its worst phase. Apple once fell nearly 82 per cent. NVIDIA—the stock everyone celebrates today—dropped around 90 per cent in the early-2000s bust. Different markets. Different times. Same story: the best always comes with a worst. We see the climb, not the chaos. We admire the result, not the resilienc

This article was originally published on October 27, 2025.

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