Let the Markets Work for You

Many people look to the financial markets as their main investment avenue—and the good news is that the capital markets have historically rewarded long-term investors. The markets represent capitalism at work in the economy—and historically, free markets have provided a long-term return that has outpaced inflation.

This graph shows monthly performance of various indices, representing different areas of the U.S. financial markets, such as stocks and bonds (in color), vs. inflation (in gray) since 1926. As you can clearly see, the data reveals the beneficial role of stocks in creating real wealth over time. T-bills have barely covered inflation, while longer-term bonds have provided higher returns, far outstripping inflation.

Keep in mind that there’s always risk and uncertainty in the markets. Historical results may not be repeated in the future.

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