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Random Walk Theory

Hipsters' favorite finance term. Especially if the walk is in Williamsburg.

Random walk is a belief that the market is unpredictable and you can't beat it. The market just walks where it wants to, bro—there's no rhyme or reason to it.

Don't tell Warren.

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