S&P 500 vs. TSE

Here is another reason why I need to include US equities in my portfolio.

The table below shows the performance of the S&P 500 and the TSX Composite Index since September 1981. Since this date, the average monthly return for the S&P 500 has been 0.92% (or 11.05% at an annualized basis). The TSX has averaged a 0.74% monthly gain (or 8.86% annualized).