S&P 500 Returns After Quickest Moves into a Correction

S&P 500 Returns After Quickest Moves into a Correction The S&P 500 experienced one of its fastest 10% corrections from an all-time high within a month. Since 1950, it has always been higher 3 and 6 months later, with a median 6-month return of 16.8%, giving bulls reason to smile. Image: Carson Investment Research

Average S&P 500 Returns Following 21 Corrections of 10% Since 1980

Average S&P 500 Returns Following 21 Corrections of 10% Since 1980 Market corrections of 10% in the S&P 500 are a natural part of market cycles, frequently providing long-term investors with favorable buying opportunities. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Seasonality – S&P 500 Returns in March

Seasonality – S&P 500 Returns in March Since 1950, the second half of March has tended to be favorable for U.S. stocks. This historical pattern, combined with the fact that March marks the end of the first quarter, gives bulls reasons to be optimistic. Image: Carson Investment Research

Median 2-Week S&P 500 Returns

Median 2-Week S&P 500 Returns Bulls have reason for optimism, as the S&P 500 has historically exhibited positive performance trends during the final two weeks of March since 1950. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Returns Based on 21 Points or More Super Bowl Blowouts

S&P 500 Returns Based on 21 Points or More Super Bowl Blowouts While investment decisions shouldn’t be based solely on the Super Bowl, it’s fascinating to note that Super Bowl blowouts have often preceded periods of strong U.S. stock market performance. Image: Carson Investment Research

S&P 500 Returns After Back-to-Back 20% Returns

S&P 500 Returns After Back-to-Back 20% Returns When the S&P 500 experiences back-to-back annual returns of 20% or more, bulls are particularly happy, as historical data since 1950 shows that the following year has a median return of 12.8%. Image: Carson Investment Research

Contribution to Annual S&P 500 Return

Contribution to Annual S&P 500 Return The ten largest stocks in the S&P 500 have significantly influenced its performance in recent years, driving returns while raising important questions about the risks associated with market concentration. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Magnificent Seven Contribution to S&P 500 Returns

Magnificent Seven Contribution to S&P 500 Returns The Magnificent Seven stocks have played a crucial role in driving the S&P 500’s performance in 2024, continuing the momentum from their remarkable gains in 2023. Image: Alpine Macro

S&P 500 Returns during the Santa Claus Rally

S&P 500 Returns during the Santa Claus Rally Bulls celebrate the Santa Claus Rally, which typically sees U.S. stock prices rise during the last five trading days of December and the first two trading days of January. Since 1950, this rally has averaged a gain of 1.3%. Image: Carson Investment Research