From The Motley Fool · Adam Levy · · 1m 20s
Bull Market Year 5? History Shows
S&P 500 bull market enters fifth year; history suggests it will finish year 5.
In brief
S&P 500 bull market enters fifth year; history suggests it will finish year 5. The S&P 500 bull market, now in its fifth year, is likely to continue rising based on historical patterns and strong earnings expectations. Originally reported by The Motley Fool.
S&P 500 bull market enters fifth year
The S&P 500 bull market is entering its fifth year, with many investors worried it may be nearing the end.
Bull markets don't end from longevity
Bull markets end due to market catalysts, not because they last too long.
Five of six bull markets reached year five
Five of the six bull markets that lasted at least four years since 1957 reached their fifth year.
Historical performance beyond year five
Only half of the four-year-old bull markets made significant gains beyond their fifth birthdays.
AI stocks drive recent market growth
The biggest driver of the market over the last four years has been artificial intelligence stocks.
Earnings growth supports market climb
Analysts expect S&P 500 aggregate earnings to grow more than 27% per year over the next five years.
Market likely to continue rising
The S&P 500 bull market is likely to continue rising based on historical patterns and strong earnings expectations.
What matters most
The S&P 500 bull market, now in its fifth year, is likely to continue rising based on historical patterns and strong earnings expectations.
