The document discusses stock market declines and volatility over different periods of time from 1929 to 2008. It provides stock market index data and charts showing declines during the Great Depression, the 1970s, and 2000-2008. It also includes quotes from fund managers during these periods encouraging long-term investing and not panicking during downturns.
Figures are past results and are not predictive of results in future periods. Investments are not FDIC-insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity, so investors may lose money.