S&P 500 Performance the Year After a Negative Midterm Year Given that U.S. stocks have consistently performed well in pre-election and election years following a negative midterm year since 1950, investors may have reason to remain optimistic about 2024. Image: Carson Investment Research
S&P 500 Performance The S&P 500 is currently experiencing its best performance of the 21st century, with historical trends suggesting that this momentum may continue to drive further gains. Image: Deutsche Bank
Annualized S&P 500 Performance by President Under both Democratic and Republican administrations, the S&P 500 has generally trended upward over the long term, frequently posting double-digit gains during presidential terms. Image: Deutsche Bank
S&P 500 Performance After 6-Week Win Streaks Since 1950, 6-week win streaks have generally been bullish for U.S. stocks, averaging an 11.1% increase in value one year later, which gives investors strong reasons to expect a positive 2025. Image: Carson Investment Research
S&P 500 Performance As of now, the S&P 500 has achieved its best performance of the 21st century, with historical trends suggesting that this momentum may lead to additional upside. Image: Deutsche Bank
S&P 500 Performance After Fed Cuts Within 2% of All-Time Highs When the S&P 500 is near all-time highs and the Fed cuts interest rates, historical data indicates a bullish outlook over the next 12 months, with an average return of 13.9% since 1980. Image: Carson Investment Research
S&P 500 Performance in Election Years While September and October may not favor investors in election years, awareness of historical trends and potential volatility can help investors navigate this period with greater effectiveness and confidence. Image: Carson Investment Research
S&P 500 Performance After >20% Pre-Election Years Following a pre-election year gain exceeding 20%, the S&P 500 index has consistently shown positive growth during the election year, with an average increase in value of 11.3% since 1950. Image: Carson Investment Research
Average S&P 500 Performance Around Bear Markets and Corrections The current drawdown in the S&P 500 has been notably sharper compared to the average bull market correction, aligning more closely with the characteristics of an average bear market. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Performance After >50% of the Components Make a 20-Day High When more than 50% of S&P 500 components hit a 20-day high, the S&P 500 index tends to perform strongly in the following 12 months, with a median increase of 16.4% in value seen a year later since 1972. Image: Carson Investment Research