Staying invested for
the long-term
Investors know that it’s logical to think long-term when it comes to investing. But when headlines about the market turn worrisome, many feel the need to act.
Acting impulsively in the short-term could have significant consequences when it comes to trying to achieve your long-term financial goals.
Over shorter time periods, investing may feel turbulent
Calendar year returns of stocks (1927-2024)
60%
40
20
-20
-40
-60%
1927 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2024
Sources: Bloomberg; Lipper. Stocks are represented by the S&P 500 Index from 2/1970 to 12/2024 and the IA SBBI U.S. Large Cap Index from 1/1927 to 2/1970. The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index that consists of the common stocks of 500
large capitalization companies, within various industrial sectors, most of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Past performance does not guarantee or indicate future results. The information provided is for illustrative purposes and is
not meant to represent the performance of any particular investment. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
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The stock market can be volatile in the short term. It can decline substantially in a single day, creating fear amongst investors. But if you stay calm, you’ll find that
the likelihood of a positive return grows higher the longer you stay invested.
The longer you stay invested, the greater your likelihood of positive returns
Rolling returns of stocks (1927-2024)
37.2% 24.4% 11.5% 5.0%
Monthly 1 year 5 year 10 year
62.8% 75.6% 88.5% 95.0%
● Times you made money (positive returns) ● Times you lost money (negative returns)
Sources: BlackRock; Bloomberg; Lipper. Stocks are represented by the S&P 500 Index from 2/1970 to 12/2024 and the IA SBBI U.S. Large Cap Index from 1/1927 to 2/1970. See front for a description of the S&P 500 Index. Past performance does not
guarantee or indicate future results. This is for illustrative purposes only and not indicative of any investment. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Investing involves risks, including possible loss of principal.
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are not guaranteed as to accuracy. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is no guarantee that any forecasts made will come to pass. Any investments named within this material may not necessarily be held in any accounts managed
by BlackRock. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader.
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