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Chart of the Day: Growth of $1

John Keefer, Portfolio Manager Oct 1, 2026
Line chart showing the growth of $1 invested in stocks, 10-year Treasury bonds, and inflation since 1926.

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Today's Chart of the Day from Clearnomics' 10 Charts on the 2026 Mid-Year Market Outlook reveals the power of compounding over the past century.

Despite market crashes, recessions, wars, and plenty of reasons to worry along the way, $1 invested in stocks grew to about $23,000 during this timeframe. Bonds helped investors stay ahead of inflation, but stocks were the real engine of growth. So next time the news gets noisy, the best move might be to simply zoom out. 
Chart of the Day

About the Author

John Keefer, Portfolio Manager
John Keefer, Portfolio Manager

John joined Crews Bank & Trust as a Trust Investment Associate in September 2025 and was promoted to Portfolio Manager in 2026. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Finance and Banking from the University of Missouri, along with an Investment Certificate. In his role, he supports portfolio maintenance and analysis while helping clients work toward their financial goals.

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. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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