Top Ten Best / Worst Performing Months: S&P 500 Index

When it comes to monthly performance … what constitutes a big monthly return for the S&P 500 Index? Investors and traders need perspective if they are to handle the month to month moves associated with this market. The two charts below review the top ten best and worst months for the S&P 500 Index over the past 14 years. These charts provide a historic framework of large monthly performance, both positive and negative, just in case history decides to repeat itself.

 

Top Ten Best Performing Months: S&P 500 Index

 

Top Ten Worst Performing Months: S&P 500 Index

 

Top Ten Net Best/Worst Monthly Comparison: S&P 500 Index

 

Weekly Best/Worst

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Take a look at the best & worst weekly moves for the S&P 500 Index.
Weekly Best/Worst