Share market has given an average annual return of about 18 percent in the last 10 years. The Indian share market has given an average annual return of about 18 percent in the last 10 years. This is higher than returns earned on traditional avenues like FDs, corporate and government bonds, commercial papers, etc. Going forward, the corporate sector is expected to perform even better on the back of rapid urbanization and increase in per capita income of the population, indicating a stronger growth. As a result, the stock market may be the best investment bet for long term wealth creation.