Which is true?

1.The stock market is a gamble. Decent investment, but it may or may not make money for you.

2.The stock market is a reliable long-term investment. It should be the core of your long-term investments.

To invest effectively for your future, it is vital to be confident in your investments. Here is the historical data to give you a clear picture of what long-term investors can expect.

By the end, you'll have a clearer answer to the big question: Is the stock market the best way to build wealth over time?

This is an updated post with new insights.

Here's what I'll cover:

• How does the investment industry see risk?

• How do financial planners see risk?

• What is the highest return asset class?

• Why does the stock market rise?

• What is the most reliable asset class after inflation?

• How large and how long are stock market declines?

• How long is "long-term"?

• What exactly is risk tolerance?

• How should long-term investors invest?