Stock Market Sell-Off: 3 Things History Says Investors Should Know
In the past 20 years, the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has generated a total return of 578%. So, for investors who initially put $10,000 to work, their current portfolio balance would be almost $68,000. This proves that the stock market can generate sizable wealth for those who are patient.But it's never going to be a smooth and easy journey. This is playing out right now. Economic uncertainty stemming from the Trump administration's trade policies is creating market volatility. As of April 23, the S&P 500 is 13% off its peak from earlier this year. Times like these are a perfect opportunity for investors to gain some perspective and familiarize themselves with some realities about how the market and economy have always functioned. Here are three things you should know.Continue reading

In the past 20 years, the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has generated a total return of 578%. So, for investors who initially put $10,000 to work, their current portfolio balance would be almost $68,000. This proves that the stock market can generate sizable wealth for those who are patient.
But it's never going to be a smooth and easy journey. This is playing out right now. Economic uncertainty stemming from the Trump administration's trade policies is creating market volatility. As of April 23, the S&P 500 is 13% off its peak from earlier this year.
Times like these are a perfect opportunity for investors to gain some perspective and familiarize themselves with some realities about how the market and economy have always functioned. Here are three things you should know.