By contrast, by investing in a low - cost, total stock market index fund, you are certain to receive approximately the market return less the much lower costs. (kevinoninvesting.com)
Historically, approximately 40 % of total stock market returns are generated from dividends and today you can expect to receive from 2 to 5 % or more in yield from these investments. (fedretire.net)
The dividend yield has historically provided approximately one - half of long term total stock market returns to investors. (arborinvestmentplanner.com)