The amount earned from compounding grows exponentially over time. Successful investing is all about patience and discipline. So, a lack of patience and investment discipline may impact long-term returns. And keep in mind that the power compounding only works if you do not lose capital during the investment horizon.

What about compound interest in a negative interest rate world? To compound interest in the right direction, you need positive interest rates.

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