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If you put $500,000 into the S&P 500 vs. buying a house back in 2016: S&P 500 grows to $1,601,683 (even aft...

Mar 6, 2026

This reel compares buying a home versus renting and investing in the S&P 500 over a 10-year period, starting in 2016. It shows that renting and investing in the S&P 500 yielded significantly higher returns than buying a home, despite homeowners initially believing they were ahead.

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Renting and investing in the S&P 500 from 2016 to 2026 resulted in a final value of $1,601,683, significantly outperforming buying a home.

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