If you had bought SP500 in 1996 with $10,000...
SP500S&P 500
Vintage 1996
Initial: $10,000You could have bought:
1Tesla Model S
Total Profit:
$105,826
1/6●
Buy Price
Jan 1, 1996
$598
Sell Price
Feb 25, 2026
$6,932
Multiplier
11.6×
ROI
+1058%
1996 Price Range
Open (Jan 1)Jan 1, 1996$620.73
1996 Highest$757.03
1996 Lowest$598.48
CurrentFeb 25, 2026$6,931.93
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Asset Insight
About SP500:
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.
Market History:
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.
Fun Fact:
Slow and steady wins the race. Calculate how much richer you'd be if you just bought the whole market via S&P 500.