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Historically, markets have grown over the long-run. These interactive graphs, with recorded voiceover help illustrate the value of staying invested as well as other key investment principles.

Historically, Markets Rebound

Bear markets typically occur every six years. Regardless of how far the markets fall, historically they have always rebounded.

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Investing for the Long Run

See how the longer you remain invested, the more stable your returns generally became.

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The Trouble with Market Timing

See how time in the markets has been more rewarding than timing the markets.

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The Importance of Diversification

See how diversifying has the potential to provide steadier returns.

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New! Opportunities at Market Lows

While it's not necessary to exactly time the market bottom, it is important to remain invested over the long term.

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There is no guarantee that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Standard and Poor's index tracks 500 stocks of large-company U.S. companies and is the basis for several index mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

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