Keyword: S&P 500

S&P 500 and Back-to-Back Losses This is one of the longest streaks ever for the S&P 500 without back-to-back losses since 1955. Image: Ryan Detrick, LPL Financial LLC

S&P 500 January-January Price % Changes during Years Associated with Chinese Lunar New Years since 1900 2020 is the year of the rat by the Chinese lunar calendar. This chart shows S&P 500 returns during each of the Chinese lunar years. Image: CFRA, S&P Global

U.S. Equity Market Sentiment and S&P 500 The equity risk indicator from Morgan Stanley is still in exuberant territory. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

Monthly S&P 500 Seasonality Back to 1928 The monthly seasonality of the S&P 500 could suggest a pause in February. Image: BofA Global Research

Volatility – Number of S&P 500 Companies Reporting Daily vs. Average Performance Dispersion As the number of earnings results increases, the higher the volatility of stock. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy

S&P 500 Total Return: % Positive Chart suggesting that increasing the holding period increases the likelihood of success. Image: Compound Capital Advisors, LLC

S&P 500: Reaction to Recoveries from Global Slowdowns When will the U.S. stock market rally end? This chart shows the S&P 500’s response to past global recoveries from global synchronized slowdowns since 1965. Image: Arbor Research & Trading LLC

S&P 500 Index Quarterly Returns Based on the Four-Year Presidential Cycle Historically, during a presidential election year, each quarter has seen a positive return on average. Image: LPL Financial LLC

Valuation Expansion: Year-Over-Year Change in S&P 500 Forward P/E This chart suggests that investors shouldn’t expect valuation expansion this year. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy

S&P 500 EPS Growth vs. Price Performance Chart showing the poor relationship between earnings growth and market performance, even in the long term. Image: BMO Capital Markets Investment Strategy Group