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S&P 500 Annual Returns

Here's how much the benchmark index has returned every year since 1928.

By Adam LevyUpdated Mar 17, 2025 at 11:48 PM

Key Points

  • S&P 500 tracks top 500 U.S. companies, offering a benchmark for portfolio performance.
  • Investing in S&P 500 index funds links directly to the components' collective performance.
  • Historical data on annual returns aids investors in anticipating portfolio growth trends.

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