Unraveling the Tales of S&P 500’s Remarkable Returns: Exceeding 30% Annually
Exploring the Transformative Years and Economic Phenomena Shaping Wealth Creation
Financial Markets offer opportunities for wealth multiplication through rational strategies like value investing and business cycle tracking. Warren Buffet, known as “The Oracle of Omaha,” advocates for the former, while Howard Marks, co-founder and co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management, champions the latter.
This post delves into past experiences where the S&P 500 yielded excessive nominal yearly returns, surpassing 30%, as depicted in Table-1.
Observe their daily growth in Figure-1 to better comprehend the trajectory of these returns. Notably, 1933 stands out with an exceptional return, reaching nearly 75% in the latter half of the year.
Figure-2 isolates 1933, revealing a dramatic increasing trend after an initial 20% loss at the beginning of the second quarter.
Excluding 1933, other years exhibit more resembling trends, as depicted in Figure-3. However, 1997 presents an anomaly, starting the year with a negative trend and bottoming out around the 80th trading day.
Now, let’s delve into the stories behind these extensive growths:
1928: The Roaring Twenties Economic Surge
A booming economy during the “Roaring Twenties” fueled significant growth in 1928. Rapid industrialization, technological advancements, and increased consumer spending drove corporate profits and stock prices. Speculative investing practices and easy credit access fueled the stock market boom, leading to remarkable returns.
1933: Bouncing Back from the Great Depression
1933 marked a notable recovery from the Great Depression. Government intervention, including New Deal programs, stabilized the economy and restored investor confidence. Gradual rebounds in industrial production and consumer spending also contributed to the market’s strong performance during this period.
1935: Economic Stimulus and Industrial Growth
Like 1933, economic stimulus efforts amid the Great Depression recovery also fueled exceptional returns in 1935. Government policies, like the New Deal programs, boosted investor confidence and market sentiment. Technological advancements and industrial production also propelled economic growth, driving outstanding performance.
1945: Post-War Economic Boom
The end of World War II sparked exceptional growth in 1945. A surge in industrial production and economic activity and increased government spending stimulated stock market growth. Optimism for peacetime production and reconstruction efforts further fueled post-war prosperity.
1954: Post-War Economic Expansion
Postwar economic expansion and industrial growth drove exceptional returns in 1954. Rising consumer demand, technological advancements, and favorable government policies bolstered investor confidence and corporate profits.
1958: Economic Resilience and Innovation
1958 saw exceptional returns driven by a resilient economy and strong corporate earnings. Post-war economic growth, increased consumer spending, and technological innovations fueled investor optimism and market performance.
1995: Technological Revolution and Economic Expansion
1995 witnessed exceptional returns fueled by technological revolution and economic expansion. Strong economic growth, low inflation, and robust corporate earnings, coupled with the rise of the internet and favorable government policies, propelled market expansion.
1997: The Dot-Com Boom and Global Optimism
The dot-com boom and global optimism drove exceptional returns in 1997. Robust economic growth, low unemployment, strong corporate earnings, and favorable global financial conditions fueled investor optimism and market gains.
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