Third, even though dividend stocks may outperform, they also have several long periods of underperformance relative to the market. (cheerfulegg.com)
Many economists may be speculating about this being a W - shaped recession, or double dip recession, but I firmly believe we're at the trough of an L - shaped recession, with expected prolonged periods of underperformance. (inc.com)
One of the most costly mistakes an investor can make is giving up on a sound process after periods of underperformance. (oakmark.com)