Keyword: return

S&P 500 Total Return: % Positive Chart suggesting that increasing the holding period increases the likelihood of success. Image: Compound Capital Advisors, LLC

S&P 500 Index Quarterly Returns Based on the Four-Year Presidential Cycle Historically, during a presidential election year, each quarter has seen a positive return on average. Image: LPL Financial LLC

Equity Flows vs. Equity Return Goldman Sachs is mildly bullish, suggesting that the demand for equity from funds could increase this year and support the stock market. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Monthly Median Returns and % of Years with Positive Return since 1985 This chart puts into perspective the median monthly returns of the S&P 500 and % of years with positive returns since 1985. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Returns and Fed Balance Sheet This chart suggests the positive relationship between the Fed’s balance sheet expansion and S&P 500 returns. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

S&P 500 Return: Earnings Growth vs. Multiple Expansion Multiple expansion explains the S&P 500’s impressive total return of 31.49% in 2019, despite muted earnings. Image: Strategas

Average 12-Month Forward S&P 500 Returns by Equity Risk Premium Tranche According to the chart, the current equity risk premium suggests strong gains in the S&P 500 over the next 12 months. Image: SunTrust Private Wealth Management

S&P 500 Total Return Trend Chart suggesting that the S&P 500 Total Return index is 6% below trend. Image: SunTrust Private Wealth Management

Emerging Market Price-to-Book and Subsequent 5-Year Returns This chart shows the correlation between EM price-to-book and subsequent 5-year returns, suggesting higher returns for emerging markets. Image: J.P. Morgan

Risk & Return, and Sharpe Ratio This chart shows risk and return since 1970 and since the 2009 low, including the Sharpe ratio. Image: Fidelity Investments