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So it behooves investors to sell some shares of companies in the ETF.

From Barron's May 15, 2026

“It behooves investors to at least offer a little skepticism when there is such a broad consensus that everything will go well,” said Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 4, 2026

Opportunities such as this come along rarely, and it behooves retirees and near-retirees to seriously consider it for a portion of their retirement assets.

From MarketWatch Dec. 4, 2025

And it behooves city fathers and mothers to take this sentiment seriously, if they wish to keep mothering and fathering.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2024

She raise her eyebrows at me and say, “Then it behooves me to inform you that you are fired, Aibileen.”

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett




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