S&P 500 Index Max Pullback per Calendar Year

S&P 500 Index Max Pullback per Calendar Year One of the most important factors in building wealth is being ready for market fluctuations. Since 1980, the S&P 500 index has experienced an average peak-to-trough pullback of 14.2% within a given year. Image: Carson Investment Research

S&P 500 Intra-Year Declines vs. Calendar Year Returns

S&P 500 Intra-Year Declines vs. Calendar Year Returns Intra-year corrections, which refer to temporary downturns in stock prices, are fairly common in the U.S. stock market, typically averaging around 10%. Image: Real Investment Advice

Distribution of S&P 500 Calendar Year Returns

Distribution of S&P 500 Calendar Year Returns Goldman Sachs forecasts S&P 500 will climb by 16% to 4,300 by the end of 2021. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research