How did the S&P 500 perform in 2022?
The above visualization from Jan Varsava shows U.S. dividend-adjusted stock performance for each company in the S&P 500 index in 2022, from the start of the year through the end of September. In 2022, the S&P 500 index dropped -23.9% through the end of September. Let’s take a look at some of the major trends from this year’s stock market.
What are the S&P 500 historical returns?
In 1957 the index expanded to include the 500 components we now have today. The returns include both price returns and re-invested dividends. NOTE: The YTD total return for 2022 is as of the market close on 2022-12-12. Download the S&P 500 historical returns in CSV or JSON format.
How is the S&P 500 YTD return calculated?
S&P 500 YTD return as of the most recent market close. Includes the total return as well as the price only return. The 2021 price return is calculated using the price change from the latest market close to the last trading day of 2020. Return calculated as of the market close on 2021-06-04.