Check out these surprising facts about the stock market that you didn't know.

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The stock market can predict the outcome of presidential elections with surprising accuracy.

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Women are typically better investors than men, generating larger returns while taking on a lower level of risk.

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The majority of stock market gains come from just a few big winners, while most stocks underperform.

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The stock market has historically outperformed other asset classes, such as bonds and real estate.

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The stock market has a long history of volatility, but over the long term, it has consistently provided investors with positive returns.

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