Reasons Not to Invest...

Despite everything going on in the world—geopolitical conflict, climate change, elections, interest rates—the markets continue to climb.

Throughout history, there's always a reason not to invest your money. Yet long-term investors have consistently been rewarded for staying the course.

We have compiled a list of reasons dating back to the Great Depression that investors have used to justify staying on the sidelines. The pattern is clear: there is always uncertainty, and those who wait for perfect conditions miss the growth that happens in between.