The Incredible Returns of the S&P 500: A Decade of Growth
A Decade of Impressive Growth
Investors who invested in the S&P 500 at the end of 2008 and sold at the end of 2022 saw an average annual return of 109%. This extraordinary gain highlights the long-term potential of investing in the stock market, even during periods of economic uncertainty.
Historical Perspective
The S&P 500's average annual return over the past five years has been approximately 137%. This means that if you had invested €100 in an S&P 500 ETF at the end of 2018, it would have grown to €147 by the end of 2023.
The chart below illustrates the historical distribution of returns for the S&P 500. As you can see, despite occasional setbacks, the index has consistently delivered positive returns over the long term.
This chart shows that investors who invested in the S&P 500 in 2013 would have seen an average annual return of 147%.
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