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Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

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The S&P 500 averaged 14.8% returns annually from 2012-21, despite fluctuations. From 2014-24, the 10-year average was 13.45%, totaling over 250% return. Longer-term stock investing is more reliable ...