Stocks tend to yield a positive return over the long term. This is true in many equity markets of the world including Canada. From 1924 thru 2020, Canadian stocks as represented by S&P/TSX Composite Index have earned investors a positive return 73% of the time. To put it another way, positive years trump negative returns.

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Source: 3 guidelines to keep in mind in volatile markets, Russell Investments

Related ETF:

•  iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)

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