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During the past year, when the S&P 500 produced a return of 12%, Joe Cool's portfolio earned a return of 16%. This was the third year in a row that Joe's portfolio earned a higher (positive) return that the S&P 500. Identify two reasons why these investment results do not necessarily refute the efficient markets hypothesis. Reason 1 - Reason 2