Stock exchanges are all progressing strongly over the past 5 years (2015-2019) :
Stoxx Europe 600 : +21,39%
Standard and Poor’s 500 New york stock exchange : +54,84%
New York Nasdaq 100 stock exchange : +87,25%
Nikkei 225 Tokyo stock exchange : +35,56%
In addition to these substantial gains, companies paid out dividends to their shareholders!
Check these by accessing individual brand details on Allbrands.market. (Be sure to look at the payment date, since you will receive your dividend at the pro-rata carrying value).