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title: "A decline is a friend to long-term investors; it's only when the tide goes out that you discover who"
description: "A decline is a friend to long-term investors; it's only when the tide goes out that you discover who's been swimming naked."
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published_at: "2026-02-13T08:21:10.000Z"
author: "[浩浩荡荡](https://longbridge.com/en/profiles/19784218)"
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# A decline is a friend to long-term investors; it's only when the tide goes out that you discover who

A decline is a friend to long-term investors; it's only when the tide goes out that you discover who's been swimming naked.

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> **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.