Posted 3/21/2024, 10:04:41 PM
Bull Market Gains Trail Historical Medians But Significantly Higher Returns May Lie Ahead
- Current bull market has risen 33% in 17 months, ranking 7th best since 1950 and trailing median by 7%
- Bull markets since 1900 show median DJIA gain of 97% over 2 years; post-WWII median is 100% over 4 years
- Nasdaq's current 52% gain over 17 months ranks 9th out of 12 bull markets, trailing median by 20%
- Analysis shows market is overdue for a 5-10% pullback based on historical trends
- Despite slower start, data suggests significantly higher gains still ahead before bull run ends