Interesting fact about money, stocks & investing.

AI Fact: Over the past decade, stock market gainsparticularly in the U.S.have been notably strong, with the S&P 500 delivering roughly 1113% annualized returns, well above its long-term average of about 10%. This period was characterized by a powerful bull market driven by low interest rates, rapid growth in large technology companies, and a sharp rebound following the 2020 pandemic downturn. However, these gains were not smooth, with significant volatility along the way (e.g., 2018 sell-off, 2020 crash, and 2022 bear market), highlighting that much of the outperformance came from a handful of dominant firms rather than broad-based growth. Overall, while the decade rewarded investors handsomely, it likely represents an above-average cycle rather than a reliable baseline for future expectations. This content was created in March 2026.