Two individuals, Alex and Ben, each have $40,000 in savings. Alex invests his $40,000 directly into a stock market fund. Ben uses his $40,000 as a down payment on a $400,000 house, borrowing the remaining amount. Assuming both the stock market and the housing market increase in value by 10% over the next year, and ignoring all other costs (like interest, taxes, and fees), which statement best analyzes their financial outcomes?
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