This is incorrect. In fact, often most S&P stocks underperform the index average. To get the 50/50 split, you need to know the median , not the average. Other than Tesla ( a meme stock, for all intents and purposes), I also own the stocks you mention, and did quite well in 2024. As they say, past results don’t predict future results, and with your limited time in the game, you haven’t had to ride out the bad markets. People usually don’t look so smart in those markets. Good luck!