The Stock Market's Future: A Forecast for the Next 50 Years Making and losing fortunes has always made the stock market an exciting place to be. What may investors expect as we look into the crystal ball and project the next fifty years? Let's examine how the stock market might develop over the next many decades. 1. Global Market Share and Trends With a startling 58.4% of the market share as of 20221, the United States has long dominated the world's equity markets. We might, however, see a slow change in this equilibrium as other economies grow. A key role in determining the future may be played by growing markets such as China and India, so keep a watch on them. 2. Investment Methods and Returns Certain insights can be gained from historical data. For example, over four-year bull markets have yielded an average return of 157% for the S&P 5002. Investors might maintain a cautious optimism on the stock market rally for the foreseeable future if this pattern persist...