"The stock market is too high." "We're due for a crash." "This time it's different." These are phrases I've heard in every single decade of my career as a financial advisor. Yet here's the shocking truth: If you had invested $10,000 in the market each time someone claimed it was "too high" over the last 30 years, you'd be a millionaire today. In this episode, I'm going to show you why the market's climb isn't just luck - and how understanding its true drivers could transform your financial future. Today we're tackling one of the most common questions I get from both new and experienced investors: Can the stock market continue to go up? And more importantly, what drives its long-term growth? Let's start with a fundamental truth: The stock market isn't just a random number generator or a gambling machine. It represents ownership in real businesses that produce real goods and services. When you buy stocks, you're buying a piece of human innovation, productivity, and growth. Here are the three primary drivers of long-term stock market growth: First, there's corporate earnings growth. Companies generally become more efficient and productive over time, leading to higher profits. Second, we have economic growth and innovation. Third, there's population growth and expanding global markets. Remember, the stock market's long-term growth isn't about blind optimism – it's about understanding the fundamental drivers of value creation: human innovation, productivity growth, and expanding global markets. While short-term volatility is inevitable, the long-term trend has historically rewarded patient, disciplined investors. For a transcript of today's episode, go to: www.momentouswealthadvisors.com/blog To explore the 3 Choices for Advice and Guidance go to: https://www.momentouswealthadvisors.com To see what it would look like to hire me as your fiduciary financial advisor go to: https://www.momentouswealthadvisors.com/newclients To schedule a Discovery Call go to: https://www.momentouswealthadvisors.com/contact Brian D Muller(AAMS©), Founder, Wealth Advisor Podcast Disclaimer: The Wealth Decisions Podcast is provided solely for general information purposes and should not be construed as accounting, legal, tax, or any other professional advice. Visitors are advised not to act upon the information or content found here without first seeking appropriate guidance from a qualified accountant, financial planner, lawyer, or other relevant professional. Any hypothetical performance is just that, and there is no guarantee that you will receive a specific average rate of return in any examples in this podcast. Please note that any federal tax advice is not intended to be used to avoid penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or to promote, market, or recommend any transaction or matter addressed herein. It is important to ensure compliance with the requirements imposed by the IRS and Circular 230. We strive to ensure that the content published on the Wealth Decisions Podcast is accurate and up-to-date. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, or relevance of any of the information provided. We are not responsible for any information present on the Wealth Decisions Podcast and disclaim any liability for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information. This includes but is not limited to, any errors, omissions, or misleading or defamatory statements.
