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The 1960s Conglomerate Boom<br />
An index of 10 conglomerates appreciated 608% from August 1962 to July 1968, outperforming the S&P 500 Index by 531%.<br />
Conglomerate Index vs. S&P 500 Index<br />
AUGUST 9, 1962 – JULY 8, 1968<br />
800<br />
Conglomerate Index<br />
S&P 500 Index<br />
700<br />
600<br />
500<br />
400<br />
300<br />
200<br />
100<br />
0<br />
1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968<br />
Source: Chicago Booth Center for Research in Security Prices, JHL research.<br />
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