Here's How Much a $25,000 Investment in the S&P 500 at the Start of 2025 Could Grow to Be Worth in 25 Years

For decades, investing in the stock market has been an excellent way for investors to accumulate wealth. And the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) specifically has given investors an efficient way to tap into the best stocks in the world. In addition to sheer diversification, the index gives you exposure to solid growth stocks and income-paying dividend investments. But just how much could you realistically expect to make from investing in the index if next year you put $25,000 into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) such as the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEMKT: SPY), which tracks the index? I'll estimate what your portfolio might be worth after a period of 25 years from a simple buy-and-hold strategy.If you invested in a stock before it became red-hot and its valuation took off, it's great news. You will end up generating some terrific profits. However, if you are looking to start investing in it after it became the stock market's darling, then you might need to brace for lower returns than normal, given its already inflated valuation at your entry point.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool