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Here's Exactly How Long the Average S&P 500 Bull Market Has Lasted -- and What History Says About the Future


Published on 2025-01-11 19:01:02 - MSN
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  • The stock market has been surging over the last couple of years, and we are entering the third year of the current bull market. As of this writing, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has surged by more than 65% since it bottomed out in October 2022,

The article from MSN Money discusses the historical performance of the S&P 500, focusing on the duration and characteristics of bull markets. It highlights that since 1928, the S&P 500 has experienced 27 bull markets, with the average bull market lasting about 3.5 years. The longest bull market on record lasted nearly 11 years, from 2009 to 2020. The piece also notes that bull markets tend to last longer than bear markets, with the average bear market lasting about 1.4 years. It provides insights into what investors might expect in terms of market cycles, suggesting that while past performance isn't indicative of future results, historical data can offer some perspective on market longevity and potential future trends. The article also touches on the importance of understanding these cycles for investment strategies, emphasizing the resilience of the market over time despite periodic downturns.

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