S&P 500 Volatility by Month

S&P 500 Volatility by Month Realised volatility is declining, as investors become more confident that the business cycle has moved into the recovery phase. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

S&P 500 Volatility History

S&P 500 Volatility History The stock market crash of 1929, the Black Monday of 1987, the global financial crisis in 2008, and the COVID-19 crisis were the most extreme events. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Volatility by Decade

S&P 500 Volatility by Decade Volatility ended this decade at a lower level than the previous decade. Image: Reuters

S&P 500 Volatility in 2020

S&P 500 Volatility in 2020 Goldman Sachs economic model suggests volatility of 14.7 on average next year. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. Nominal GDP vs. S&P 500 Volatility

U.S. Nominal GDP vs. S&P 500 Volatility This chart shows that the S&P 500 volatility remains high in a context of slower macroeconomic cycles. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Realized Volatility During Recession

S&P 500 Realized Volatility During Recession During recessions, there is often increased uncertainty and risk aversion among investors, which can lead to higher levels of volatility in the U.S. stock market. Image: BofA Global Research