1.   Stocks generally outperform other investments.

2.   Money is flowing to foreign investments despite the fact they generally have not outperformed domestic investments.

3.   Quitting stocks altogether is not wise because studies show stocks eventually outperform other investments like bonds or certificates of deposit, experts say.

4.   Today, everyone seems to believe that stocks always outperform other investments, and that a downturn in prices really an opportunity to buy.