There is Always Scary News

Every time I turn on the TV, it seems as though bad news is flooding the screen. Of course, this news has an effect on the stock market, keeping many investors away. While it may seem like times are tough right now, there has actually always been negativity out in the world, and in turn, reasons to keep your money close. But the truth is, if you stop investing during "bad" times, you will lose out on quality investment opportunities.

Here are just a few examples of what would have occurred in terms of dollar amounts and average total returns if you had invested $10,000 in the (            )  on these historic days:

• Terrorists attacked the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Ten years later, you would have had $12,715 which is a 2.4% return. By the end of 2013, you would have had $21,168 - a 6.3% return. 
• The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped a record 22.6 percent in one day on October 18, 1987. Ten years later, you would have had $44,268 which is a 16.0% return. By the  end of 2013, you would have had $137,666 which is a 10.5% return.
• President Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963. Ten years later, you would have had $22,945 which is an 8.7% return. By the end of 2013, you would have had $2,171,751 which is an 11.3% return.
• Pearl Harbor was bombed on December 7, 1941. Ten years later, you would have had $34,710 which is a 13.3% return. By the end of 2013, you would have had $37,870,576 which is a 12.1% return.

    

      Spreading fear is profitable for the 24/7 news channels and is designed to keep you tuned in for more information. Their ongoing, fear-based programming is harmful to you and your investing program. 

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