
Volatility returns
Economic data released in early 2025 shows the economy is slowing at a greater-than-expected rate.
Economic data released in early 2025 shows the economy is slowing at a greater-than-expected rate.
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INVESTING ESSENTIALS
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The main question for investors is, “Where should I invest to have the most success?” There are many ways to diversify your portfolio to match your risk tolerance and investing goals.
While any asset class can have the best performance in any given year, history has shown that stocks tend to outperform bonds as well as other fixed investments. There may be volatility over time, but in the long run, stocks are most likely to outperform other asset groups.
The following chart shows the comparison between stock and Treasury bond returns over the past 20 years:
Stocks are represented by the S&P 500® Index, which represents the average performance of a group of 500 large-capitalization stocks. Intermediate Treasuries are represented by the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Index, which measures the aggregate performance of U.S. Treasury securities. 3.0% fixed investments are represented by a fixed-rate savings account/CD.
Consider your investment goals and the role stocks and bonds may play in building, balancing and diversifying your portfolio with Thrivent mutual funds. You can learn about your options on this website or by calling 800-847-4836.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.
Any indexes shown are unmanaged and do not reflect the typical costs of investing. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.
Results shown assume reinvestment of dividends or interest. Index performance is not indicative of the performance of any Thrivent product.