Historical Stock and Bond Returns – Predict Future Investment Performance

Historical Stock and Bond Returns-Why You Should Care

I’m a bit obsessed with historical stock and bond returns. Since I’m a control freak, and the future is unknowable, knowing historical stock and bond returns gives me an illusion of control over my investments.

If you’re wondering why you should care about the average bond return or the stock and bond market performance, read on.

Knowing the average portfolio return helps you plan for the amount of growth you can expect from your...