History shows that investors who stick with a well-planned investment strategy for the long term tend to come out ahead. Despite many short-term crises, share markets have historically recovered - driven by long-term consistent company earnings growth.

This website helps explain some of the risks of investing. You can choose different asset classes and time periods to look at. We update the data regularly. Just click on the links above to get started.

If you still have any concerns about your investment strategy, we strongly recommend that you discuss your options with your financial planner.

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