S&P 500 Historical Data
Over 95 years of S&P 500 price history. Pick any date range to see real returns, drawdowns, and year-by-year performance.
Figures below are price-only and exclude dividends (reinvesting dividends has historically added roughly 3–4 percentage points per year to the S&P 500's CAGR).
Portfolio Growth Oct 11, 2021 – Oct 9, 2026
Showing growth of $10,000 invested in the S&P 500.
Annual Returns
| Year | Start Price | End Price | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,858.47 | $7,811.54 | +13.90% |
| 2025 | $5,868.55 | $6,845.50 | +16.65% |
| 2024 | $4,742.83 | $5,881.63 | +24.01% |
| 2023 | $3,824.14 | $4,769.83 | +24.73% |
| 2022 | $4,796.56 | $3,839.50 | -19.95% |
| 2021 | $4,361.19 | $4,766.18 | +9.29% |
About This S&P 500 Data
This tool uses daily closing prices for the S&P 500 index going back to 1927, updated automatically each trading day. Because the underlying index (^GSPC) is a price-only index, it excludes dividends — total returns here are based purely on price appreciation. If you want a rate that estimates reinvested dividends baked in, use the S&P 500 ROI calculator, which applies a dividend adjustment on top of this same price data.
Some ranges worth trying: the 2007–2009 financial crisis peak-to-trough, the 2000–2002 dot-com crash, the March 2020 COVID crash and recovery, or the full multi-decade "All Time" view to see how a single downturn looks relative to the long-run trend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the S&P 500's worst crash?
By depth and duration, the 2007–2009 financial crisis and the dot-com crash of 2000–2002 rank among the worst, each with drawdowns exceeding 45–55% from peak. Set the date range above to any crash period to see the exact max drawdown and how long recovery took.
What if I'd invested $10,000 at a market peak?
Set the start date to the peak you're interested in (e.g. October 2007 or February 2020) and the end date to today — the Portfolio Value and Total Return figures above will show exactly how that investment performed, drawdown included.
Does this include dividends?
No, the raw data is price-only. Historically, reinvested dividends have added roughly 3–4 percentage points per year on top of the price return shown here.
Can I embed this chart on my own site?
Yes, use the "Embed" button above to get an iframe snippet that reproduces the exact date range and investment amount you've configured.