Did you know that in 2020, global stock markets saw unprecedented volatility due to a mix of political and economic factors?
Did you know that the top spot in the U.S. stock market has changed hands only 12 times since 1926, with Nvidia recently joining the elite ranks of companies that have led the market?
Did you know that in 1964, the New York Stock Exchange installed its first electronic trading floor, revolutionizing how stocks were traded and paving the way for the modern stock market we know today?
Did you know that Bitcoin's first real-world transaction was in 2010 when a programmer paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas?
Did you know that Walmart's stock can sometimes predict an upcoming recession more accurately than traditional economic indicators?
Did you know that only about 10% of actively managed funds outperform the S&P 500 over a 15-year period?
Did you know that during the hyperinflation of the early 1920s in Germany, prices doubled every few days, making it cheaper to burn money for warmth than to buy firewood?
Did you know that during times of geopolitical instability, certain sectors of the economy can remain remarkably resilient?
Did you know that during the 2008 financial crisis, the S&P 500 lost 57% of its value from its peak?
Did you know that the stock market has weathered numerous storms and yet remains one of the most reliable wealth-building tools over the long term?
Did you know that political stability can significantly impact foreign investment in emerging markets?
Did you know that the world economy has seen more recessions caused by wars and pandemics than by financial mismanagement?
