Comments on: S&P Composite Stock Market Returns Dashboard- powered by tableau public!

By: Jim Carson

Jim Carson — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:41:37 +0000

I fail to understand why so many students of stock market indices fall for the “real returns” trap: A stock market index IS a price – while it might be of interest to see the price relative to the cost of living (to see if one is capable of maintaining a lifestyle) the inherent problems with the underlying data in both indices make such insights of little use to most people.

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:18:07 +0000

Interesting how real interests got to such a high level before the compounded returns on the S&P took a breather. Over the next few years it will be interesting to see what happens on a interest rate level in both Europe and the US

By: Stephen McDaniel

Stephen McDaniel — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:41:01 +0000

Thanks so much! I find investing data fascinating and believe many investors hear too much about daily and quarterly data with a lack of easy to understand information on long-term investing outcomes.

Also, I think showing real returns that include dividend yield is a fair comparison over longer time horizons.

Best!
Stephen

By: Va

Va — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:09:35 +0000

I like how user friendly the charting and tables are. The comparison between return and real interest rates is very interesting.

By: Christine Muser

Christine Muser — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:15:04 +0000

Stephen:

thank you for putting this together and for sharing your insights. These graphs offer powerful illustrations that investment decisions have to be based on so much more than just picking stocks/funds with a good track record! Looking forward to seeing your book.

Christine.

By: Allan Smythee

Allan Smythee — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:42:42 +0000

That is an amazing dashboard! I love how the various panes will highlight each other… Well done!!

By: Dan Murray

Dan Murray — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:46:51 +0000

Nice use of Tableau. I look forward the the release of your book.