Money | For Stocks, the Worst Decade Ever | WSJ.com

No surprise that the 'aughts were not a happy decade for stock portfolios. As decades go, it was really a flop as this article shows. Even the 1930's provided a slightly better performance ('tho still a loss) than the 'aughts. A key bottom line question is what should investors plan-for as return from stocks in the next decade? The past may not be much of a predictor. This article suggests 7% may be a better target.