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chris n | Is a 6% return reasonable for stocks and bonds over the long-run? |
Is a 6% return reasonable for stocks and bonds over the long-run?
Obviously stocks can be much higher and bonds can be lower. What kind of assit allocations will I need to get a 6% return. I.e, what % of stocks and what % of bonds?
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I've heard that the 100 year average for stocks is anywhere between 8-12% return per year, so yes 6% is a reasonable expectation. Bonds pay a lower return, but are considered safer. If you only expect a 6% rate of return (ROR), you can allocate more of your portfolio in bonds. You can also invest in dividend yielding stocks, generally older & larger companies, to help.
BTW - at 6%, your investments will double in value every 12 years. By being a bit more aggressive and getting an 8% ROR, it will double every 9 years. This is a long-term plan and is not advisable if you will need the money sooner, rather than later. |
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Wassabi
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If you dont have absolutely other better investment a 6% return would be a nice "stand by" option to allocate your money while you find another better investment opportunity with higher return. |
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Gefilte Girl
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Long term investors don't bother w/ bonds. That rate is typical for a bond, but not a stock. If you have a long time until retirement you oughta be in riskier ventures. |
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Nick Z
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It depends on the inflation.
If the inflation is close to 0%. Then a 6% return for passive investment is reasonable.
But if the inflation is 6%. And your return is also 6%. Then you are lucky that you are not loosing any money on your investment. It's reasonable only if everyone else is loosing money.
And you need to be careful about how you decide what the inflation is. Not everyone spends their money the same way. And the official inflation rate might not be true for your personal spending habits. |
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Fast Money
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Good bonds pay 7%+ |
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Depending on what you mean by long term. I think between 9-12% is a better expectation of return depending on the risk associated. |
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Dom
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I think that anything that earns more than what a savings account would earn is good. So to me (not to others possibly) 6% is better than my 3% bank account.
No one can recommend you anything because we don't know what your tolerance or financial goals you have. When people ask me what to do with their money, I tell them to look at the gurufocus website and look at Warren Buffet's latest buys. He averages 20% a year for the past 40 years. If he likes WFC at $30, then I buy at $30. Just mimick his every move and you will do well. |
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