Why do we compare returns to the Standard and Poor’s 500? It is a good question. Why bother comparing your returns, or those of your investment adviser or broker, against a benchmark like the S&P 500? Mike was asked this question last year, and it has been on his mind ever since.

What is so important about benchmarking your returns?

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