why I’d invest today to achieve financial freedom

The past performance of equities suggests that a long-term stock market rally is likely to take place. After all, indices such as the FTSE 100 Index (FTSE: UKX) and S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) have recorded annualised total returns in the high-single digits over recent decades despite experiencing challenging periods along the way.

Even though many shares have made gains following the 2020 stock market crash, a number of companies continue to trade at low prices. As such, buying them today and holding them ahead of a sustained bull market could increase an investor’s chances of obtaining financial freedom.

A long-term stock market rally

The prospect of a long-term stock market rally may seem unlikely to some investors at the present…