Time makes a Difference!
Since 1950, if stocks were held for:
10 years -- no risk of loss 5 years -- 5% chance of loss 1 year -- 23% chance of loss
34,493 38,823 43,833 49,638 56,378 64,214 73,341 83,986
The Rule of 72
(years to double your money)
72
= Years to double money
Interest Rate
The Rule of 72
Futures Contracts Collectibles
Aggressive Growth, Junk Bonds, Stocks and Mutual Funds
Real Estate
Pyramid of Investment Risk
High Quality Corporate Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds
It’s Not What You Earn,
It’s What You Keep
Rate of Return to Account for Inflation and Taxes
Inflation Rate 100 - Federal, State & Local Tax Brackets
Rate of Return to Account for Inflation and Taxes
$2,000 Annual Investment
5%