S&P 500 Median Daily Return by Year Interesting chart showing that the median daily return for some years are lower or higher than expected. The numbers in white show the annual return. Image: Ritholtz Wealth…

Market Performance: Q4 2018 vs. Q4 2019 Trade optimism and accommodative central bank monetary policy have contributed to market performance in Q4 2019. Image: Fidelity Investments

Seasonality – 2019 S&P 500 Performance by Month vs. the 1980-2018 Average This year, the S&P 500 seasonality looked different than its historical pattern since 1980. Image: CNBC

Equities Performance and Global Manufacturing PMI Chart suggesting that equities often continue to rise after a significant bottom in the global manufacturing PMI. Image: Nordea and Macrobond

S&P 500 vs. Hedge Fund Research Global Index Hedge funds have underperformed the S&P 500 this year, but volatility has been lower. Image: Financial Times

Domestic China Equities and Bonds Held by Overseas Investors Foreign holdings of Chinese equities rose to a record high this year, despite the U.S.-China trade war. Image: Bloomberg

60/40 Portfolio Nominal Returns by Decade This decade, the 60/40 portfolio compounded at 9.5% a year. Image: Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC

Euro Area Banks Relative Valuation The relative valuation of euro area banks is still below the levels of the financial crisis, due to falling interest rates and negative rates in Europe. Image: Bloomberg

U.S. Gross Government Debt to GDP U.S. government debt is expected to grow and could increase the likelihood of a fiscal crisis in the future. Image: Reuters

S&P 500 Market Capitalization Since Election Day for Three U.S. Presidents The S&P 500 market cap has increased by $8.65 trillion since the election of President Donald Trump. Image: Bespoke Investment Group

Euro Area GDP Growth According to the forecasts of 34 economists, GDP growth in the euro area is expected to dip below 1% on average in 2020. Image: Financial Times