S&P 500 Index Changes During US Election Years (1928-2008)

S&P 500 Index Changes During US Election Years (1928-2008)

Overview

The data presents changes in the S&P 500 index during election years in the United States from 1928 to 2008. Each election year is listed with the corresponding percentage change in the index.

Data Points

  • 2008: -37.1%
  • 2004: 10.9%
  • 2000: -9.1%
  • 1996: 23.1%
  • 1992: 7.7%
  • 1988: 16.8%
  • 1984: 6.3%
  • 1980: 32.4%
  • 1976: 23.8%
  • 1972: 19%
  • 1968: 11.1%
  • 1964: 16.5%
  • 1960: 0.5%
  • 1956: 6.5%
  • 1952: 18.3%
  • 1948: 5.5%
  • 1944: 19.7%
  • 1940: -9.8%
  • 1936: 33.9%
  • 1932: 8.2%
  • 1928: 43.6%

Observations

  • The range of changes varies significantly, from -37.1% in 2008 to 43.6% in 1928.
  • Some election years show negative changes (e.g., 2008, 2000, 1940), while others show substantial positive changes (e.g., 1928, 1936, 1980).

Source

  • Börsen-Zeitung © Statista 2024
  • United States; Börsen-Zeitung; 1928 to 2008