Performance of S&P 500 Megacap Growth Stocks vs. Rest of S&P 500

Performance of S&P 500 Megacap Growth Stocks vs. Rest of S&P 500 Mega-cap growth and tech stocks relative to the S&P 500 were hovering near the top of a decade-long trend channel. The latest pullback suggests a familiar unwind of stretched positioning, not a break in regime. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

Relative Total Return Performance S&P 500 Momentum vs. Low Volatility Stocks

Relative Total Return Performance S&P 500 Momentum vs. Low Volatility Stocks The ratio of S&P 500 momentum to low volatility stocks is nearing Tech Bubble peaks, pointing to a tech-fueled late cycle. The trend can extend, but it also heightens the risk of a more abrupt downside if that leadership falters. Image: Goldman Sachs Global…

S&P 500 Performance One Year After 5% Monthly Gains

S&P 500 Performance One Year After 5% Monthly Gains The bulls have history on their side. Since 1950, a May rally of more than 5% in the S&P 500, like this year, has been followed by gains over the next year every single time, averaging 21%. Image: Carson Investment Research

S&P 500 Performance – % Difference vs. the 200-DMA

S&P 500 Performance – % Difference vs. the 200-DMA The S&P 500 is trading about 11% above its 200-day moving average, not far from past peaks. The further it stretches, the more vulnerable it becomes to a consolidation, or a move back toward the average. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

S&P 500 Performance After Nine Week Wins Streaks

S&P 500 Performance After Nine Week Wins Streaks A 9-week win streak tends to have legs. In 9 out of 10 cases, the S&P 500 has moved higher in the next month, suggesting June could extend the run. Over the next year, gains showed up 8 times out of 10, with a median rise of…

S&P 500 Performance After >10% April/May Returns

S&P 500 Performance After >10% April/May Returns The S&P 500 surged 16.1% in April and May, the second-best performance on record. History suggests momentum tends to carry. In prior double-digit gains, June has always been positive, with the rest of the year adding an average 18.6%. Image: Carson Investment Research

S&P 500 Performance After Day 100 Is Up >9% YTD

S&P 500 Performance After Day 100 Is Up >9% YTD Momentum, once built, rarely fades quickly. When the S&P 500 is up more than 9% by day 100, the rest of the year has historically delivered a median gain of 11.1% since 1950, keeping bulls smiling. Image: Carson Investment Research

S&P 500 Performance After Eight Week Wins Streaks Up >12%

S&P 500 Performance After Eight Week Wins Streaks Up >12% An eight-week winning streak and a rise of more than 12% set the tone. Since 1950, U.S. stocks have followed up with a median 12-month return of 20.1% and have never finished lower. That is the kind of backdrop bulls like. Image: Carson Investment Research

S&P 500 Performance Around Issuance Upcycles

S&P 500 Performance Around Issuance Upcycles Past issuance waves tell a familiar story: they usually line up with strong U.S. equity performance, underpinned by steady buying interest. That pattern is tough to ignore in a rising market. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

Dow Jones Performance Under Various Federal Reserve Bank Chairs

Dow Jones Performance Under Various Federal Reserve Bank Chairs The Dow has performed well under Jerome Powell, delivering an annualized return of 8.4%, comfortably above the long-term average of 6.2%. That puts him 8th among the 16 Fed chairs. Will Kevin Warsh do better? Image: Carson Investment Research

S&P 500 Performance per Year of a 4-Year Presidential Cycle

S&P 500 Performance per Year of a 4-Year Presidential Cycle Midterm years have a reputation for shaky markets. History tells a different story in second presidential terms, with U.S. stocks averaging an 8.8% gain since 1950. Those midterm jitters tend to fade quicker than investors expect. Image: Carson Investment Research