Will the S&P 500 Post Double-Digit Returns in 2026 for a 4th Consecutive Year? Here's What History Says.

Barring an unexpected late-month collapse in the markets, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is going to finish this year with a return that's well above its historical average, yet again. As of Dec. 18, the index, which is a collection of the leading companies on U.S. exchanges, is up more than 15%.Historically, the S&P 500 has averaged returns that are closer to 10%. While this past year wasn't as strong as in 2024 or 2023, when it was up by more than 23%, this has been an incredibly strong three-year period for the stock market. Since 2023, the index has soared by 77%, more than making up for a tough year in 2022 when it fell by 19%.Heading into next year, however, is it possible for the S&P 500 to deliver double-digit percentage gains yet again, or should investors brace for a slowdown, or even possibly a crash?Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool