Stocks vs Bonds: Historical Returns 1802 - 2021

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The table to the right shows the historical real (after inflation) returns, over the last 200+ years, for short-term bonds (T-Bills), Long Term Bonds and Stocks.

While stocks may underperform bonds over short time periods, over longer periods they not only outperform bonds, but provide a much better hedge against inflation. 

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