The Numbers Since 1987

Since 1987, the Dow has gained 679.24% or 8.56% annualized. Including dividends, the Dow has gained 1,376.26% or 11.37%. Dividends have added 89.45% or 2.59% annualized.

Over the last 25 years, the Consumer Price Index has risen 101.76% or 2.85% annualized. That’s from September 1987 to September 2012, since we won’t get the October CPI until next month.

In real terms, the Dow has returned 631.70% since the crash, or 8.29% annualized.

Posted by on October 19th, 2012 at 12:10 pm


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