Historical Prices S&P 500
Monthly historical closing prices for the S&P 500 index. Useful for price charts and return analysis.
6.52%
Historical Average
Avg YoY (Not compounded)22.02%
1Y CAGR
Compounded Annually11.91%
5Y CAGR
Compounded Annually13.67%
10Y CAGR
Compounded Annually7.86%
25Y CAGR
Compounded Annually4.92%
All‑Time CAGR
Compounded Annually (1871 to present)Historical Prices S&P 500 Over Time
Bull vs. Bear Markets Through History
Cumulative S&P 500 price return since the start of each bull or bear market.
Bull / Bear Period Resume
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About Historical Prices
Monthly historical closing levels for the S&P 500 index. Useful for price charts and return analysis.
Key Insights
- Series: Historical index closing prices for the S&P 500.
- Use: Useful for price-level charts, returns calculations and benchmarking.
- Data: Monthly closing values gathered from public data providers and adjusted for consistency where applicable.
Current Market Assessment
Valuation Scenarios:
Current Earnings: $234.05
At Mean P/E (16.26): 3,805.65 -51.3%
At Mean CAPE (17.42): 4,077.15 -47.9%
At Mean Dividend Yield (4.20%): 1,936.24 -75.2%
Research Methodology & Limitations
This analysis is produced by Finanzapedia's Team using publicly available historical data. Our assessments rely on quantitative frameworks and historical context to inform long-term valuation perspectives.
While we apply rigorous standards to ensure accuracy and consistency, past performance is not indicative of future results. Our ratings and commentary represent our independent opinion as of the date of publication and are not intended as investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.
Investors are solely responsible for their decisions and should perform their own due diligence, considering their risk tolerance, investment objectives, and financial circumstances.