The stock market has already taken investors for a ride in 2026. After a relatively calm first two months of the year, the S&P 500 fell 9% only to turn around and bounce 12% higher off the lows. The uncertain direction of the Iran war, inflation, and economic growth has most people focused on what might happen over the next few months, rather than the next few decades.But real money can be made over the long term. By ignoring the short-term machinations of the market and focusing instead of investing in qua ...