BC1: Stocks vs. Bonds 2026 — Paul Merriman
Stocks vs. Bonds — Bootcamp 2026
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Podcast & Video

🎧 Sound Investing Podcast
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What You'll Learn

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Understanding risk and return across stocks and bonds
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The power of compounding over long time periods
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How the stock/bond mix impacts your portfolio
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Keys to effective diversification
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Read the Article

Stocks vs. Bonds: The $10 Million Dollar Decision
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Tables & 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 (1928–2025) 📄 PowerPoint/PDF
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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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