Investing in the S&P 500 offers a 10% average annual return, encompassing 500 major U.S. stocks. Historical data shows the S&P 500 had high variability but outperformed in the long run.

The WisdomTree PutWrite Strategy Fund seeks to generate consistent income by selling put options bi-weekly and investing in U ...

But investors need not fret, as history shows that the benchmark S&P 500's (SP500) performance on the first trading day of a year is a poor benchmark for the gauge's eventual annual return.