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18 Oct 2026, 04:27 UTC · 2h ago
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The article provides general historical analysis of S&P 500 return distributions and has no material impact on individual company valuations.
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The S&P 500 returned approximately 14% for 2026 including dividends as of October 18.
Newreported as of writing on 2026-10-18
So whatThis current trajectory puts the index on track to exceed the long-run 10.6% average for the fiscal year.
More positive than 57% of claims this week
In the 69 years from 1957 to 2025, only four years ended with a total return between 8% and 12%.
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So whatWith a median return of 15%, the index is more likely to see outsized gains or losses than a moderate 10% return in any single year.
More positive than 48% of claims this week
Every 30-year period in the data set returned an annual gain between 9.6% and 13.6%.
Priced inanalysis of NYU Stern historical data
So whatThe tight 4% variance over 30-year horizons suggests that long-term valuation multiples eventually mean-revert regardless of short-term volatility.
More positive than 48% of claims this week
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