
Stocks and bonds rise despite challenges
Learn why markets delivered strong equity gains and solid bond returns in 2025.
Learn why markets delivered strong equity gains and solid bond returns in 2025.
01/08/2026
MARKET UPDATE
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
How have the various asset classes, sectors and fixed income investments performed over the past 10 years? Our “quilt charts” show the leaders, the losers and everything in between for each of the past 10 years.
The charts may help you plan for diversification, since each investment category tends to vary in performance from year to year relative to other asset categories. Although diversification does not prevent losses, you may be able to help mitigate losses by diversifying across multiple types of investments.
See Fixed Income Investments Chart