151 Years of S&P 500 Returns 📈

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What We're Showing

This graphic shows the S&P 500's annual returns since 1874, based on data from TradingView.

Key Takeaways

• In 2024, the S&P 500 returned 23% after posting a number of all-time highs throughout the year.
• Over the past two years, the index has surged 53% amid AI enthusiasm and the gradual lowering of interest rates.
• Since 1950, the S&P 500 has delivered positive returns 81% of the time in the year following a gain of more than 20%.
• The majority of institutions see the S&P 500 rising between 10% and 15% in 2025, potentially marking the end of the bull market cycle.