Market Returns Through a Century of Recessions

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What does a century of economic cycles teach investors about investing? Our interactive exhibit examines how stocks have behaved during US economic downturns. Markets around the world have often rewarded investors even when economic activity has slowed. This is an important lesson on the forward-looking nature of markets, highlighting how current market prices reflect market participants’ collective expectations for the future.

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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing risks include loss of principal and fluctuating value. There is no guarantee an investment strategy will be successful.

Indices are not available for direct investment. Their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the management of an actual portfolio.

Article provided by our Guest Contributor Dimensional Fund Advisors.

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