Frequency of Occurence
Annual Return Range
< -20%
-20% to -10%
-10% to 0%
0% to 10%
10% to 20%
> 20%
6%
7%
13%
14%
21%
39%
Over stock market history (1926-2023), equities have returned
< -20% 6% of the time.
-10% to 0% 13% of the time.
>20% 39% of the time.
Over stock market history (1926-2023), equities have been positive in 74% of calendar years.
-20% to -10% 7% of the time.
10% to 20% 21% of the time.
0% to 10% 14% of the time.