The average total return for the S&P 500 over the last 25 years (i.e.,1984-2008) is +9.8% per year......

If you missed the 25 best percentage gains days in those 25 years (i.e., 25 days in total, not 25 days each year), your average total return falls to +3.9% per year

         Source: BTN Research

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