US Stocks vs Rest of World (Patreon)

Over the past 15 years, the S&P 500 ($SPY) has demonstrated remarkable performance with a substantial total return of +361%, equivalent to an impressive annualized growth rate of 10.7%. In contrast, offshore stocks such as MSCI World ex-US ($ACWX) and MSCI Emerging Markets ($EEM) have shown comparatively modest gains of +58% (3.1% annualized) and +33% (1.9% annualized) respectively. This stark contrast in returns underscores the relatively lower risk and superior investment potential of US stocks, making them a more favorable choice compared to offshore stocks.