S&P 500 Index Max Pullback per Calendar Year

S&P 500 Index Max Pullback per Calendar Year Markets are never a straight ride up. Since 1980, the S&P 500 has averaged double‑digit gains while dropping roughly 14% each year. Volatility is simply the cost of long-term reward. Image: Carson Investment Research

Pullbacks on the S&P 500

Pullbacks on the S&P 500 While 5% pullbacks can be unsettling, they are a normal part of the market cycle and often present good entry points for traders and investors to add exposure during a bull market.  Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy

S&P 500 and Pullbacks

S&P 500 and Pullbacks While pullbacks can be challenging, historical data indicates that the S&P 500 tends to recover and move higher in the months following a 5% pullback. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 – Duration of 5%+ Pullbacks

S&P 500 – Duration of 5%+ Pullbacks Typically, S&P 500 pullbacks of 5% or more tend to persist for an average of 28 days. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

S&P 500 – Magnitude of 5%+ Pullbacks

S&P 500 – Magnitude of 5%+ Pullbacks When pullbacks of 5% or more occur, historical data shows that the S&P 500 has experienced an average decline of -10.2% from its peak. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

5% Pullbacks per Year for the S&P 500 Index

5% Pullbacks per Year for the S&P 500 Index Since 1950, the average number of 5% pullbacks per year in the S&P 500 Index is 3. Will pullbacks be short-lived this year? Image: LPL Research

S&P 500 30% Pullbacks

S&P 500 30% Pullbacks It took only 22 trading days for the S&P 500 to fall 30% from its record high. Image: CNBC

S&P 500 Total Return and Maximum Pullback

S&P 500 Total Return and Maximum Pullback In 2019, the S&P 500’s pullback (from peak to trough) of 6.8% was one of the smallest pullbacks in recent history. Image: Ryan Detrick, LPL Financial LLC