If the market's volatility continues, you'll see less emphasis on short-term performance because it's not going to be there.

The first of the existing problems is an excessive focus on short-term performance.

"That's why we don't rely on short-term past performance to guide us."

"The name of the game now is short-term performance."

In other words, public policy might affect short-term performance but cannot increase productive capacity.

I would do that myself, but I am paid to create short-term performance for people.

"The short-term performance of the stock market will be affected by global events," he said.

Second, given the recent stock market decline, the majority of these short-term performances are losses.

That way you can see whether a great short-term performance is the result of good advice - or a lucky bet.

It's nearly impossible to predict the short-term performance of the financial markets.