MarketWatch ยท Jul 6, 2026 12:55 UTC Your investing expectations are more than double the reality. Here is the tough truth. Read full story on MarketWatch Share AI disclosure Summary Long-term real returns above 10% annualized are exceedingly rare. Original reporting Open original source Read full article on MarketWatch Get the AFBytes Brief Major stories, AI-assisted analysis, and what to watch next. Free, monthly, unsubscribe anytime. Subscribe