Why There Is No Trader Joe's Stock
Warren Team
By the numbers
- 1928 to 2024
~10% a year
Long-run average annual return of the S&P 500 including dividends
Before inflation, 1928 to 2024, with wide swings year to year
Source: NYU Stern, Aswath Damodaran historical returns dataset - 2022 survey
$192,900
Median net worth of US families
The mean is about $1.06 million, pulled up by the wealthiest households
Source: Federal Reserve, Survey of Consumer Finances - July 2025
14%
US adults who own cryptocurrency
Source: Gallup
National figures from the sources shown, as of the period on each card. They are context, not a forecast or advice for your situation.
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Key terms
- StockA share of ownership in a company. When you buy stock, you become a partial owner with potential to earn money through price appreciation and dividends.
- Blue-Chip StockStock in a large, well-established, and financially sound company with a history of reliable performance. Examples include Apple, Microsoft, and Johnson & Johnson.
- Growth StockStock in a company expected to grow earnings faster than the market average. Typically reinvests profits rather than paying dividends. Higher potential returns but more volatile.
- Large-Cap StockStock in a company with market capitalization over $10 billion. Generally more stable and less volatile than small-cap stocks. Examples include Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon.
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