SP500
S&P 500 · STOCK
Current Price
$6,838
As of 2/24/2026
All-Time Return
+1801.1%
If you bought at launch (or earliest available year)
Historical Performance by Year
Returns if you bought on January 1st of each year
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| Year | Entry Price (Jan 1) | Current Return | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $360 | +1801.1% | 19.01× |
| 1991 | $326 | +1994.6% | 20.95× |
| 1992 | $417 | +1538.8% | 16.39× |
| 1993 | $435 | +1470.6% | 15.71× |
| 1994 | $465 | +1369.1% | 14.69× |
| 1995 | $459 | +1389.4% | 14.89× |
| 1996 | $621 | +1001.6% | 11.02× |
| 1997 | $737 | +827.8% | 9.28× |
| 1998 | $975 | +601.3% | 7.01× |
| 1999 | $1,228 | +456.8% | 5.57× |
| 2000 | $1,455 | +369.9% | 4.70× |
| 2001 | $1,283 | +432.9% | 5.33× |
| 2002 | $1,155 | +492.2% | 5.92× |
| 2003 | $909 | +652.2% | 7.52× |
| 2004 | $1,108 | +516.9% | 6.17× |
What is S&P 500?
The S&P 500 is a stock market index tracking the performance of 500 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. It is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities.
History of S&P 500
The index was launched in its current form in 1957. Over decades, it has served as a reliable benchmark for the U.S. economy, historically returning an average of about 10% annually before inflation.
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