Welcome to Bootcamp 2: The Ultimate Buy and Hold Portfolio – 2025 Update

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What You'll Learn

Tables and Charts

Table J1b - Equity Index Returns: 1-yr Periods (1928-2025) Table J1c - Equity Index Returns: 15-yr Periods (1928-2025) Table J1d - Equity Index Returns: 40-yr Periods (1928-2025) Table J2b - Fixed Income Returns: 1-yr Returns (1928 - 2025) Table J2c - Fixed Income Returns: 15-yr Returns (1928 - 2025) Table J2d - Fixed Income Returns: 40-yr Returns (1928 - 2025) Quilt Charts

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Stocks vs. Bonds:

The $10 Million Dollar Decision

Key Takeaways

For Beginners: Start with stocks to maximize growth and take advantage of compounding.
For Retirees: Balance your portfolio with both stocks and bonds for stability and income.
For Everyone: Diversify across asset classes to reduce risk and improve returns.

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