The Biggest Gains Come After Year 10 ⏳ Everyone wants to double their money now. But real wealth in stocks doesn’t work that way. Amazon, Google, Tesla… all looked like “just okay” companies in their first 10 years. The real magic—96% of their total value—came after that. Why? Because compounding takes time. The early years are quiet. The late years are explosive. But most investors don’t wait long enough. They sell after 2 years of “meh” returns… Right before the rocket takes off. So what’s the lesson? If you’ve done the work and picked a great business—give it time. Holding through the boring years is what separates average investors from wealthy ones. 📈 In long-term investing, patience isn’t just a virtue—it’s a weapon. 🔥 Follow @masteringwealth & @goodstudent_investing for the best investing content on Instagram 🔥 Source & credits: NFX, 2022 📝Note: Post includes opinions, not investment advice. . . #investing101 #investingstrategy #stockmarkets #msft #aapl #applestock #dividends #tsla #teslastock #dividendgrowthstocks #microsoft #billgates #dividendinvesting #investingeducation #stockstowatch #stockstobuy #stockstohold #stockmarketnews #stockmarket #hustle #nyse #nasdaq #investing101 #stocks #stockstotrade #intelligentinvesting #elonmusk #stevejobs

Dividends represent a company’s way of returning value to its shareholders. While they don’t impact reported profits, they do reduce both cash and retained earnings on the balance sheet. This visual breaks down how dividends flow from business operations to shareholder pockets and how they’re measured. Understanding dividend metrics like yield, payout ratio, and DPS is essential for income-focused investors. Remember: dividends are paid from profits, not revenue, and signal a company’s confidence in its cash flow strength. #Dividends #DividendInvesting #investors #FinancialEducation #IncomeInvesting #InvestingBasics #PersonalFinance #StockMarketUK #DividendYield #InvestorKnowledge #CashFlow #AccountingBasics