Historically, purchasing after the National Bureau of Economic Research<\/a> (NBER) declares a recession has delivered average returns comparable to—or better than—buying at other times, provided the holding period is sufficient (i.e., three years or longer).<\/span><\/p>"
}
}
,
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What Is the S&P 500 Forecast for 2025?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " Wall Street analysts’ targets vary: Goldman Sachs recently cut its year‑end 2025 forecast to 6,200 from 6,500, while UBS trimmed its outlook from 6,400 to 5,800. These downward revisions are due mainly to the economic fallout from Trump’s sweeping tariffs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>"
}
}
,
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What Is the Annual Average Return on the S&P 500?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " From its inception in 1957 through April 2025, the index generated a total return of about 10.3 % per year before inflation (and roughly 6-7 % in real terms).<\/span><\/p>"
}
}
,
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Which Is Better for Long‑Term Investment, the Nasdaq‑100 or the S&P 500?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " The Nasdaq‑100 is more growth‑ and tech‑heavy<\/a>, which has produced superior long-term returns in the past, but also higher volatility and concentration risk. The S&P 500 is broader and historically less volatile. Investors seeking higher potential returns may favor the Nasdaq, but those prioritizing diversification<\/a> often choose the S&P 500.<\/p>"
}
}
,
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Which Market Indicator Is the Most Accurate?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " No single indicator is foolproof, and any one indicator can produce bad signals from time to time. Combining trend (e.g., 200‑day SMA) with volatility (VIX) and momentum (RSI) improves signal reliability and helps filter out false positives.<\/p>"
}
}
]
} ] }
]