U.S. Stocks were positive 73% of the Time

With an unmanaged stock market index going back to 1926, 73% of the time U.S. Stocks were positive. When you add in the “slightly negative” column of declines from 0 to 10%, that adds up to about 87% positive or slightly negative.

The future could absolutely be different, and you have to ensure it fits with your individual goals.