Probability of S&P 500 Drawdown / Rally The S&P 500 has reached a point where the probabilities of a sharp rally and a meaningful drawdown are closely aligned, signaling a market at equilibrium. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Drawdown in DXY Dollar Index The U.S. equity drawdown has caused major losses for non-U.S. investors, as falling stock prices and a weaker dollar combined. This has prompted many to reconsider their currency risk strategies and exposure to U.S. equities. Image: Gavekal, Macrobond
Median S&P 500 Performance Around Drawdowns Close to or Larger than 20% Since 1950 In the absence of recession, short-lived market drawdowns are often followed by strong recoveries, offering attractive returns to investors who stay the course rather than selling in panic. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Average S&P 500 Performance Around Drawdowns Close to or Larger than 20% Since 1950 U.S. equities have experienced one of the sharpest drawdowns in the past 75 years. Historically, such sharp declines are often followed by strong recoveries. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Drawdown and Insider Buying/Selling The Vickers insider sell/buy ratio, which tracks corporate insider transactions, indicates insiders perceive value at current price levels—a trend historically viewed as a bullish signal for market direction. Image: Fidelity Investments
Maximum S&P 500 Drawdowns and Recessions If the U.S. economy enters a recession due to Trump’s tariffs, the stock market could decline further. The market appears not to have fully priced in the risk of a recession. Image: Yahoo Finance
Largest Calendar Year Peak to Trough S&P 500 Drawdown The S&P 500 has shown resilience over extended periods, often delivering positive annual returns despite experiencing significant intra-year volatility. Over the past 40 years, the median annual drawdown of the index has been 10%. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Implied Probability of S&P 500 Drawdown While the macroeconomic environment may still support U.S. equities, Goldman Sachs’ model indicates an increasing risk of a stock market correction in the next 3 months. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Max Drawdown During Recessions Recessions can have a significant impact on stocks, causing pain for investors, with the majority of losses occurring within the actual recession period. Image: BofA Global Research
Fed Funds Rate Cuts and Max Drawdown S&P 500 Historically, Fed rate cuts are not bullish for the S&P 500. Image: Real Investment Advice
Drawdown from 12-Month Rolling Peak – S&P 500 Forward 12-Month Earnings-Per-Share Estimate The median decline in S&P 500 earnings over the past 12 recessions has been -13%. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management