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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the concept of "super cycles" in the stock market, highlighting historical periods of significant economic growth and the factors that drive these cycles, as well as the current transition to a "post-modern cycle" characterized by new challenges and opportunities. Group 1: Historical Super Cycles - Buffett's early investment success was significantly higher than the Dow Jones index, particularly from 1957 to 1968, during a post-war bull market [1][2] - The period from 1982 to 2000 saw a modern cycle driven by the resolution of inflation, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average achieving an average annual real return of 15% [8][9] - The post-financial crisis cycle from 2009 to 2020 marked the longest bull market, influenced by quantitative easing and low interest rates, despite a significant drop in the S&P 500 index [10][11] Group 2: Characteristics of Super Cycles - Super cycles are characterized by three main factors: initial low valuations, declining or low funding costs, and low initial yields [11][12] - Strong economic growth and regulatory reforms contribute to reducing the risk premium in the stock market, enhancing market returns [12] Group 3: "Fat and Flat" Periods - The period from 1968 to 1982 experienced high inflation and low returns, with the S&P 500's nominal total return at -5% [15][16] - The 2000 to 2009 period was marked by a tech bubble burst and subsequent bear market, leading to low overall investor returns despite significant volatility [17][18] Group 4: Current and Future Cycles - The current "post-modern cycle" reflects characteristics of both classical and modern cycles, with rising costs of capital and a shift towards regionalization driven by geopolitical tensions [20][23] - Factors driving the post-modern cycle include rising funding costs, slowing economic growth, and increased government spending and debt [23][25][26] - The changing demographic landscape and geopolitical tensions are expected to create new investment opportunities and risks [26][27]