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“The amount of $1 invested in a capitalization-weighted portfolio in 1802, with reinvested dividends, would have accumulated to almost $13.5 million by the end of 2012.” quote by Jeremy J. Siegel
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““The amount of $1 invested in a capitalization-weighted portfolio in 1802, with reinvested dividends, would have accumulated to almost $13.5 million by the end of 2012.””

Jeremy J. Siegel

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Source Book: Stocks for the Long Run, 1994

A modest $1 invested in a broad market index in 1802 would have grown to $13.5 million by 2012, illustrating compounding power.

In simple terms: Long‑term investing yields massive growth.

Key Takeaway

Invest early and stay invested.

Themes

finance investment compounding

Mood

analytical optimistic

Type

financial educational

When to use this quote

  • retirement planning
  • wealth building
  • education curricula

Key Concepts

stock market historical returns inflation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take today?
  • How does risk affect compounding?
A Different Perspective

Past performance may not guarantee future results.

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