5 crazy investing facts

1. Since 1916, the Dow has made new all-time highs less than 5% of all days, but over that time it’s up 25,568%. 

95% of the time you’re underwater. The less you look the better off you’ll be. 

2. The Dow has compounded at less than 3 basis points a day since 1970. Since then it’s up more than 3,000%. 

Compounding really is magic. 

3. The Dow has only been positive 52% of all days. The average daily return is 0.73% when it’s up and -0.76% when it’s down. 

See above.

4. The Dow has spent more time 40% or more below the highs than within 2% of the highs (20.6% of days vs. 18.4% of days) 

No pain no gain. 

5. The Dow gained 38 points in the 1970s

See above.