Posted 1/14/2024, 11:30:00 AM
S&P 500 Delivers Exceptional 11.2% Annual Returns Over Last 15 Years, One of Best Periods in History
- The S&P 500 had a 13.8% annualized return over the past 15 years, adjusted for inflation that is 11.2% per year
- The last 15 years have been one of the strongest 15 year runs in stock market history
- The market saw exceptional returns after rebounding from the 2008 financial crisis and Great Recession
- Returns can vary greatly depending on the specific 15 year period; timing matters
- Historically the S&P 500 has outpaced inflation by about 6.5% per year over the long run