Wars and geopolitical conflicts have been a constant throughout history, and recent events may prompt investors to revisit how markets have performed during these periods. The chart below highlights the S&P 500 Index levels dating back to 1927, alongside several major wars and conflicts from then until now. While uncertainty can influence markets in the short term, this long‑term view underscores the market’s resilience and reinforces the importance of maintaining a disciplined, long‑term perspective.
S&P 500 Index Level vs. Wars & Conflicts
Source: S&P CapIQ. Monthly index levels from 12/31/1927 – 3/28/2024. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This chart is for illustrative purposes only and not does not constitute financial advice or an offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of 500 stocks used to measure large-cap U.S. stock market performance. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.
