Triumph of the Optimists: 101 Years of Global Investment Returns. Sample Chapter for Dimson, E., Marsh, P., Staunton, M.: Triumph of the Optimists: 101 Years of Global Investment Returns. This file is also available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format Chapter 1: Introduction and overview The year 2001 was scarred by terrorism, and financial markets were beset by turmoil.
As we look to the future, investors have more cause than ever to ask: Where are the markets heading? What returns can be expected from equities, bonds, and bills around the world? What are the long-term risks of stock and bond market investment? Interest Rates: 1831-2011.