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What has been the [geometric] average return for the stock market over the past 50 years [1970-2020]?

ngpf.org 3/9/21

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10.65%

Source: NYU

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FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS

  1. Do you think that putting your money in a savings account will earn you a higher or lower return than an investment in the stock market? Why?
  2. Your friend says that the stock market is rigged and most people lose money there. Would you agree or disagree with him?
  3. Is it fair to assume that the stock market will return about 10% a year in the future? Why or why not?