Evidence-Based Investment Insights: Financial Gurus and Other Fantastic Creatures
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Annual stock market returns are unpredictable, but “up” years have occurred much more frequently than “down” years in the United States. That may be reassuring to investors, especially if they find market downturns unsettling.
The stock market tends to reward investors who can weather annual ups and downs and stay committed to a long-term plan.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES
This report was first published by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Actual returns may be lower. Investing risks include loss of principal and fluctuating value. There is no guarantee an investment strategy will be successful. Indices are not available for direct investment. Index returns are not representative of actual portfolios and do not reflect costs and fees associated with an actual investment.
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