Invested Quote by Jeremy J. Siegel
““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.””
About This Quote
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.
Invest early and stay invested.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- retirement planning
- wealth building
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take today?
- How does risk affect compounding?
Past performance may not guarantee future results.