S&P 500 (SPY) After Hours vs. Regular Trading Performance This year, market returns were achieved during regular trading hours. Buying the open (SPY) and selling the close: +16.9% YTD (for informational purpose only, not investment advice). Image: Bespoke Investment Group
Inflation in this Cycle (DM GDP Deflator) Morgan Stanley expects the return of inflation after the Great COVID-19 Recession (GCR). Image: Morgan Stanley Research
Equity Performance by Credit Rating This chart shows the impact of credit ratings on stock returns since the beginning of the year. Image: Ken Fisher, Fisher Investments
S&P 500 with NYSE 90% Up Days Historically, S&P 500 returns after an NYSE 90% up day are positive 80% of the time after 20 days. Image: BofA Global Research
S&P 500 and 3-Month Seasonality The S&P 500 tends to get a summer rally, as the second strongest 3-month period of the year is June-August, with an average return of 3.05%. Image: BofA Global Research
How Far is U.S. Consumer Activity From Normal? U.S. searches for beauty & fitness and urban transport suggest consumers are returning. Image: Arbor Research & Trading LLC
S&P 500 and 10% Monthly Gains, What Happens Next? Historically, 10% monthly gains for the S&P 500 have led to continued strong returns. Image: LPL Research
Breakeven Prices for Existing U.S. Oil Wells Breakeven prices for existing U.S. oil wells highlights that the current WTI oil price is too low for oil companies to make a decent return. Image: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Energy Survey
Market Crash Timeline: Growth of $1 and the U.S. Stock Market’s Real Peak Values This chart shows that patience is key for investment returns, as market crashes are frequent. Image: Morningstar
S&P 500 – Weekly Equity Fund Flow Unusual weekly equity fund outflows increase the likelihood of a positive return over the next 1 to 12 months. Image: Sentimentrader