There are a lot of different numbers cited for the average annual return of the index. And while the average return is easy to compute, it’s important to define what you’re computing.

A guide to the index’s returns, performance history, and investment options Reviewed by Julius Mansa Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez When people talk about “the market,” they’re often ...

This table underscores one issue with relying on average annual returns. The performance of the S&P 500 index in most years was far from its average return during the period. Throughout most of ...

The S&P 500 snapped a four-week losing streak last week, an event that historically presages gains in the year ahead.

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