Returns – S&P 500 Gains Between 8-10% Are Quite Rare

Returns – S&P 500 Gains Between 8-10% Are Quite Rare Based on historical data, investors could expect more upside potential for the S&P 500 in 2024, as it rarely offers average returns over a given year. Image: Carson Investment Research

S&P 500 Returns – The 4-Year Presidential Cycle

S&P 500 Returns – The 4-Year Presidential Cycle The current presidential cycle for the S&P 500 is extended when compared to both the average and first term cycles, highlighting the market’s unique dynamics and complexity. Image: BofA Global Research

Returns – S&P 500 Index >5% YTD on Day 50

Returns – S&P 500 Index >5% YTD on Day 50 Since 1954, when the S&P 500 index has risen by more than 5% on day 50, the rest of the year has been higher 96% of the time, with an average gain of 12.6%. Image: Carson Investment Research

S&P 500 Index Return and Zodiac Signs

S&P 500 Based on the Chinese Zodiac Signs While it is not advisable to invest solely based on zodiac signs, historically, the year of the Dragon has been a favorable period for U.S. stocks, with an average increase in value of 8.7% since 1950. Image: Carson Investment Research

S&P 500 Daily Chart with Moving Averages

S&P 500 Daily Chart with Moving Averages A negative performance in the first five days of a new year for the S&P 500 index is historically associated with weaker returns for the rest of the year. Image: BofA Global Research

January Barometer – S&P 500 Index Returns

January Barometer – S&P 500 Index Returns Historically, the average annual return of the S&P 500 index tends to experience a substantial decrease during periods when stocks encounter challenges in the month of January. Image: Deutsche Bank

S&P 500 Index Return – >10% S&P 500 Gains in November and December

S&P 500 Returns After >10% Gain in November and December When the S&P 500 posts a gain of more than 10% in November and December, it tends to perform strongly in Q1 and the following 12 months, with an average 19.5% increase in value seen a year later since 1950. Image: Carson Investment Research

S&P 500 1-Day Returns After Down Days

S&P 500 1-Day Returns After Down Days While past performance is not indicative of future results, buying the S&P 500 after a down day and holding the position for a single day has been a successful strategy on average throughout the course of this year. Image: BofA Global Research

Distribution of S&P 500 12-Month Total Returns

Distribution of S&P 500 12-Month Total Returns Goldman Sachs, in its base case scenario, expects the S&P 500 index to generate a total return of 6% in 2024, which is slightly below the average return typically observed during presidential election years.

Weighted Average Price Target for S&P 500 Companies

Weighted Average Price Target for S&P 500 Companies Goldman Sachs price targets imply a +19.3% return over the next 12 months, which suggests a bullish sentiment and very optimistic outlook. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research