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2026-11-07

S&P 500 Annual Returns of 8-10% Are Rare, Just 4 Times Since 1950

S&P 500 Annual Returns of 8-10% Are Rare, Just 4 Times Since 1950

Key points

S&P 500 calendar-year returns, 1950-2026 ｜ Only 4 years landed in the 8-10% band; 2026 is up 8.0% year to date

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