Performance – S&P 500 Return vs. MSCI Europe Return

Performance – S&P 500 Index vs. MSCI ACWI ex-US Despite rebounding after the tariff pause, the S&P 500 has not regained global equity leadership; European and Asian stocks have outperformed in 2025 due to better valuations and more stable policies. Image: Bloomberg

Return – S&P 500 Index Corrections of 10%-15%

Return – S&P 500 Index Corrections of 10%-15% History shows that sharp early-year declines in the S&P 500—like those in 2009, 2020, and now 2025—often set the stage for powerful rebounds and strong year-end gains. Image: Carson Investment Research

Forward 10-Year Real Returns and CAPE Valuations

Forward 10-Year Real Returns and CAPE Valuations While high CAPE ratios can persist in markets for years, history suggests these elevated valuations often precede eras of subdued stock returns. Image: Real Investment Advice

Median Annual S&P 500 Total Return Based on Nominal 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield

Median Annual S&P 500 Total Return Based on Nominal 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield There is no consistently clear or stable relationship between bond yields and equity returns. Their correlation is dynamic and shaped by various economic factors, including inflation, interest rates, and credit risk. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Average S&P 500 Return in Session Following a Down Day

Average S&P 500 Return in Session Following a Down Day In 2025, investors who bought the dip in the U.S. stock market experienced the highest next-day returns in over 30 years, with the S&P 500 averaging a 0.36% gain in the trading session following a down day. Image: Yahoo Finance

Seasonality – Monthly Return Stats for the S&P 500

Seasonality – Monthly Return Stats for the S&P 500 Historically, when May sees strong gains—over 5%—it often paves the way for continued positive sentiment and solid returns in June, especially when economic and monetary conditions are favorable. Image: Topdown Charts

S&P 500 YTD Return

S&P 500 YTD Return The underperformance of the Magnificent Seven in 2025 signals a meaningful change in market dynamics, with investors rotating toward other sectors and a more balanced market leadership emerging. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Median Excess Return vs. S&P 500 on Day After Earnings Report

Median Excess Return vs. S&P 500 on Day After Earnings Report While positive earnings surprises still led to outperformance in 1Q, the magnitude of that outperformance was smaller than usual for the quarter, due to broader macroeconomic concerns or already high expectations priced into stocks. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research