What is a good rate of return on investments?
Quick Answer
For broad US stocks, ~10% nominal (~7% real) is the long-term historical average. Bonds average ~5%. Anything sustainably above 15% is rare; promises of guaranteed high returns are usually scams.
Warren Team
Updated October 11, 2025
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Warren Team
Updated October 11, 2025
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