S&P 500 Index Single Day Average Returns December 26 tends to put Wall Street in a good mood. Since 1950, it has been the S&P 500’s second-best day of the year, averaging a 0.49% gain, just behind October 28. Image: Carson Investment Research
S&P 500 Average Return in December With the holidays in sight, buyers are starting to reappear. History shows U.S. stocks often find a floor around mid-December and rally into year-end, a seasonal lift the bulls never seem to tire of. Image: Carson Investment Research
S&P 500 Average Return After a Down Day The year 2025 stands out for the S&P 500, especially because of its resilience following daily declines. Since January, it has rebounded by an average of 0.32% the day after a drop, underscoring its strong ability to recover quickly. Image: Carson Investment Research
S&P 500 Average Returns in Bull Markets While the third year of a bull market often shows signs of relative weakness, patient investors may find substantial opportunities in the following years, as historical trends suggest the potential for sustained growth. Image: Carson Investment Research
S&P 500 Average Return per Day In 2023, U.S. stocks have experienced high performance on Mondays and Fridays. The strong performance of the S&P 500 on Fridays reflects investor optimism and confidence in holding over the weekend. Image: Carson Investment Research
Dow Jones Industrial Average Returns Post Last Fed Rate Hike Is it advisable this time for U.S. equity investors to sell their holdings following the last Fed rate hike? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
S&P 500 Average Return the Day After a Down Day This year, the S&P 500 has gained 0.27% on average following a down day. Will U.S. stocks make a new all-time high before the end of the year? Image: Carson Investment Research
Seasonality – S&P 500 Value vs. Growth (Monthly Average Returns) Historically, returns for Value vs. Growth tend to be negative in February. Image: Topdown Charts
S&P 500 Index 3-Day Average Returns Are U.S. equity investors ready for a Santa Claus rally this year? Image: LPL Research Click the Image to Enlarge
Average Return Following a Peak in ISM Manufacturing After a peak in ISM manufacturing, the forward return on the S&P 500 tends to be negative on average over the next 3 months. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Index Average Returns After Record Highs Since 1950, the S&P 500 has continued to reach record highs, but rarely in a straight line. Image: LPL Research