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How much fluctuation should I expect of the stock market?
Posted by richwillis in Investing Wisdom, Investor education on January 17, 2012
|
Median |
Average |
Cumulative |
Probability of Price Increase |
|
| Daily |
0.5% |
0.8% |
0.04% |
53% |
| Monthly |
2.6% |
3.4% |
0.8% |
62% |
| Quarterly |
4.2% |
5.6% |
1.9% |
66% |
| Yearly |
15.3% |
17.8% |
11% |
79% |
This data set applies to the Vanguard Index Trust 500 mutual fund for the 24-year time period between January 1, 1988 and December 31, 2011. This data set takes into account dividends and is “investable,” unlike market indexes. The performance mirrors the S&P 500 index, with a small drag due to expenses. Read the rest of this entry »
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