If I Could Tell Every Investor 1 Thing About Building Lasting Wealth in the Stock Market, It's This

This article argues that long-term wealth creation in the stock market comes from time in the market, not market timing. Using the S&P 500 as the core example, it notes the index has gained 1,890% over the past 30 years and that every 20-year rolling period since 1919 has produced a positive return. The piece emphasizes that even though the market can be expensive at times — with CAPE near its second-highest level ever — investors are better off staying invested and contributing consistently rather than waiting for the perfect entry point. The market can experience significant drawdowns, but historical evidence suggests patient, disciplined investing in broad market exposure has been a reliable path to building lasting wealth.