S&P 500 Intra-Year Declines vs. Calendar Year Returns

Even with average intra-year drops of 14.1%, the S&P 500 achieved positive annual returns in 34 out of the past 45 years, highlighting the importance of staying invested through market volatility.

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S&P 500 Intra-Year Declines vs. Calendar Year Returns