S&P 500 vs. Other Major Assets: Long-Term Return Comparison (2014–2024)

Over the past decade, the U.S. S&P 500 Index has consistently outperformed most traditional investment options. The chart below compares the average annual returns of major asset classes:

Data (Average Annual Return, 2014–2024):

- S&P 500 Index: 10.6%

- U.S. Residential Real Estate: 5.6%

- Gold (USD): 4.1%

- U.S. 10-Year Treasury Bonds: 1.9%

- Savings Accounts (Major Currencies): 0.8%

- Bitcoin: Extremely volatile (not suitable for long-term conservative investing)

Summary:

For investors seeking long-term compounded growth and inflation resistance, the S&P 500 remains one of the most attractive core allocations globally.

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