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How much does the stock market return on average per year?
In short: Over very long periods, major stock markets have returned roughly 6 to 10% a year on average including dividends, depending on the market and period. But that average hides very negative years and guarantees nothing.
A misleading average
Some indices took over a decade to regain their 2000 highs. Depending on when you start, 10 years of investing can return a lot or almost nothing.
After inflation
The "real" return, after inflation, is lower. That is the one that matters for your purchasing power.
What changes your return
Fees, taxes, when you get in and out, and above all your behaviour: panic-selling destroys much of the average.