Historically, stocks outperform all asset classes in average annual returns, though recent volatility has rocked major indexes like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. The turbulence has been influenced by President Trump’s tariff policies, which have raised uncertainty among investors and threatened economic growth. Despite the chaos, a significant spike in the S&P 500’s value on April 9 may signal investment opportunities, as such movements often precede market trends, although they can also lead to subsequent declines.