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# Most retail investors can't beat the Nasdaq index,…


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## Comments (4)

- **雨、 · 2026-04-20T11:39:18.000Z · 👍 1**: Yes, it's mainly junk stocks and small-cap stocks, which are easy to get trapped in. Buying the cheapest mg7 is one of the best ways for retail investors besides buying an index.
- **KimiW · 2026-04-20T10:42:10.000Z**: I bought a junk stock, 555
- **AAA我不是韭王 · 2026-04-20T10:29:56.000Z**: Isn't it a piece of cake to outperform the Nasdaq?
- **FreeBird2025 · 2026-04-20T09:30:08.000Z**: I still don't believe you can outperform the Nasdaq 😄