The "Magnificent Seven" is a group of high market cap tech companies that play major roles in the economy and have delivered incredible gains for investors.

But investing isn't solely about growth or tech stocks. The most successful investors usually own a diversified portfolio with some tech, some growth, some value, and some dividend stocks, with further diversification by other classes and categories.

Value stocks offer much to the savvy investor. Investing legend Warren Buffett sticks almost entirely to value stocks, and he's one of few investors who has outperformed the market over many decades. He also recommends that most retail investors buy index funds that track the S&P 500, since it's not easy to beat the market long term.

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