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Chart of the Day: Growth of $100 Since 1970

Crews Bank & Trust Wealth Management Services Nov 26, 2024
Line graph illustrating the returns of various asset classes from 1970 to 2020. S&P 500 - blue, Corporate Bonds - orange; Gold - yellow; Treasury Bonds - aqua; Real Estate - purple; Cash - green.

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Today’s Chart of the Day is from Markets in a Minute and shows the value of $100 invested in various assets from 1970 to 2023. Charts like this reinforce that over time, the stock market is the true generator of returns.
 
Yes, bonds, gold, real estate, and cash are all important elements for stability and access to funds in a down market, but history shows we should only have “just enough” and not any more than needed in these asset classes.
Chart of the Day

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Experienced professionals from our wealth management services team can help you achieve a bright financial future through investment strategies tailored to you. We’ll show you all of the options available and help you choose the ones best suited to you. We’ll provide high-quality, personal service as we work toward your goals together. Our Portfolio Managers do not receive commissions on trades; our recommendations of investments are based solely on your best interests.

Investments are not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by, the bank, are not FDIC insured, not insured by any federal government agency, and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal.

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