Stock returns may come in below historical averages, but they will still be reasonable, especially if you use weak periods to invest more. (moneysense.ca)
No intermediary acting on the behalf of an end investor (be it a financial advisor or pension plan sponsor) could continue to recommend such a strategy after such a long period of weak period of results. (investorfieldguide.com)
For comparison, even in a relatively weak period, Apple sold 50 million much costlier iPhones in just 90 days last quarter, and the combined total sales of the far more prevalent Android phones no doubt were much greater. (recode.net)