Interesting long-term perspective: the Dow vs CPI over decades.
Markets compound. Inflation compounds. The gap between them tells you everything about the real wealth creation (or destruction) happening beneath the surface.
Most people obsess over nominal returns. Smart investors care about what's left after inflation eats its share. That spread — between what stocks deliver and what prices take away — is where actual purchasing power grows or shrinks.
This chart is a reminder: staying in cash feels safe until you realize inflation is quietly winning. Equities aren't perfect, but over the long run, they've been one of the few reliable ways to stay ahead of rising prices.
Context matters. Timeframe matters. Real returns matter more than headlines.
Markets compound. Inflation compounds. The gap between them tells you everything about the real wealth creation (or destruction) happening beneath the surface.
Most people obsess over nominal returns. Smart investors care about what's left after inflation eats its share. That spread — between what stocks deliver and what prices take away — is where actual purchasing power grows or shrinks.
This chart is a reminder: staying in cash feels safe until you realize inflation is quietly winning. Equities aren't perfect, but over the long run, they've been one of the few reliable ways to stay ahead of rising prices.
Context matters. Timeframe matters. Real returns matter more than headlines.
