Don't expect average

[Silver Ridge Market Report Logo] [Privacy Policy]( | [Advertiser Disclosure]( Dear Reader, It's not crazy to assume 10%-ish average total returns in the stock market when thinking about your long-term financial goals. However, to expect those kinds of returns each year is to set yourself up for a surprise. "The S&P 500 is up an avg of 9.1% a year since 1950," Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, said on Monday. "So let's say that 8-10% is 'a [average] year' for investors. Incredibly, a gain of between 8-10% has only happened four times. In other words, average isn't always so average." The long-term road to average comes with many years of outsized returns, many years of weak or negative returns, and a few years of average returns. And let's be very clear: Historically, it's not a 50-50 shot that stocks will go up or down in a given year. The stock market usually goes up. It's certainly possible that new risks will emerge, giving investors and traders new reasons to dump stocks. And it would not be unprecedented to experience back-to-back years of losses in the market. But there's more upside than downside for long-term investors willing and able to put in the time. Editor, Silver Ridge Market Report Andrew Graham [A Graham Signature] [Privacy Policy]( | [Advertiser Disclosure]( Sponsored P.S. [15x Is Just The Start - Get In Now]( You might see a stock that’s up 15x and think, Darn, I missed that one! In this case, you’d be wrong - there are still profits to be had here. And there’s still time for you to get in. [Go HERE to Get Their Names And Ticker Symbols]( By clicking link you are subscribing to The Investing Council Newsletter and may receive up to 2 additional free bonus subscriptions. Unsubscribing is easy. [Privacy Policy/Disclosures]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Advertiser Disclosure]( 406 Media and Silver Ridge Market Report, is not giving individualized financial advice. Never invest more than you are willing to lose. 406 Media or Silver Ridge Market Report is not giving financial, investment, or stock advice. Our content is designed for generalized informational purposes only. If you have specific questions about investments or stocks you should consult a financial advisor. Articles, News, Or Other published materials are not always the views of 406 Media and/or Silver Ridge Market Report. If you feel you are receiving these emails in error please email Support@SilverRidgePro.com or click the unsubscribe button below. 30 N Gould St, STE R, Sheridan WY 82801 This e-mail has been sent to {EMAIL}, [click here to unsubscribe](.