Stock Market Investing: The Complete Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to know to start investing, explained simply. No jargon, no BS, just the facts.
10.4%/yr
S&P 500 Avg Return
$152K
$10K → (30yr)
85%+
Beat Fund Managers
0.03%
VOO Expense Ratio
The S&P 500 is an index of the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the United States. It includes Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Tesla, and 495 others. When people say "the stock market," they usually mean the S&P 500.
Historical performance: ~10.4% average annual return over the last 70+ years (including dividends). After inflation, about 7%.
This means: if you invest in an S&P 500 index fund and hold for 20+ years, you've historically doubled your money roughly every 7 years.
$10,000 Invested in the S&P 500:
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This is educational content, not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.