Core Insights - Fear-based headlines are distracting investors from significant market growth, potentially harming their financial outcomes [1] - The stock market has shown substantial growth over the past three years, with the S&P 500 increasing by 67% cumulatively from 2023 to 2025 [2] - A $100,000 investment in a growth stock mutual fund would have grown to approximately $170,000 without any additional contributions [2] - Larger investments yield even more significant returns; a $1 million investment would have increased by $700,000, while a $10 million investment would have gained $7 million over the same period [3] Investment Strategy - The recommended approach is to maintain steady investing regardless of market headlines, emphasizing a long-term strategy [4] - Even underperforming mutual funds can outperform high-yield savings accounts, highlighting the importance of staying invested [5] - Investors are encouraged to ignore sensational news and focus on consistent investment practices to achieve long-term financial growth [5]

Opening Bid Unfiltered is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Keeping the United States safe comes with its share of investment opportunities for the financial services industry. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi talks on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with Capitol Meridian Partners co-founder Brooke Coburn. Coburn was a founding member of the tech, media, and telecom practice at private equity powerhouse The Carlyle Group. Coburn co-founded Capitol ...