Despite the headlines...it’s always a good time to invest for the long term
What is this chart showing?
This chart shows annual worrisome events, along with the cumulative returns from the beginning of each year through 2023.
Why is it important?
It always feels like there are compelling reasons not to invest. This is just a sampling of worrying headlines over the past two decades.
Bad news may make short-term waves, but over time, those waves tend to smooth out and not disturb the long-term trajectory of markets.
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1Cumulative total returns for S&P 500 Index are calculated from December 31 of the year prior to December 29, 2023, sourced from Morningstar. Worrisome events sourced from J.P. Morgan Private Bank from 2000-2021, Lincoln Financial Group for 2022 and 2023. You cannot invest directly in an index. Past performance does not guarantee or predict future performance.
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