S&P 500 Throughout All Years

This dashboard compares S&P 500 performance across calendar years by normalizing each year’s index level to 1.0 at the start of the year. Each chart shows the cumulative path through that year, making it easy to compare the magnitude and timing of gains and drawdowns across market cycles. The series is built from daily closing prices and updated on trading days, with the latest value labeled for quick reference. Use it to benchmark the current year versus past years and to identify common patterns in volatility, drawdowns and recovery speed. Results are shown in nominal terms and focus on year-to-date behavior.