The S&P had one of the spectacular returns in 2019. The index shot by nearly 31% on price only basis. With dividends reinvested, the total return was 33%. This return was the best return in the 30 to 40% range since 1928. The following chart shows the annual total return of the S&P since 1928: …
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Callan has updated their popular “The Periodic Table of Investment Returns” with 2019 data. This chart shows the importance for diversification. For instance, U.S. large caps were the top performers in 2019 with a return of over 31%. Emerging markets which used to be hot a few years ago did not have such a great …
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Emerging market equity returns vary wildly from one country to another. In addition, similar to developed markets, no country is the top performer in consecutive years. One year’s best performer can turn into next year’s worst performer. Novel Investor recently updated his returns chart for emerging markets. The following chart shows the equity returns of …
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US stocks are on track to end the year with an excellent return this year. The S&P 500 is up by over 28% so far this year. Globally other developed markets have also increased by doubt digit percentage points this year. For example, Germany’s DAX has shot up by over 26% year-to-date. With stocks earning …
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