Years with S&P 500 First Half Gains of 10% or More
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1954:
- First Half: +24.8%
- Second Half: +20.2%
- Total Year: +45.0%
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1958:
- First Half: +11.8%
- Second Half: +18.9%
- Total Year: +38.1%
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1961:
- First Half: +12.8%
- Second Half: +5.6%
- Total Year: +23.1%
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1963:
- First Half: +12.6%
- Second Half: +5.1%
- Total Year: +18.9%
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1967:
- First Half: +15.2%
- Second Half: +7.3%
- Total Year: +20.1%
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1975:
- First Half: +38.3%
- Second Half: +11.1%
- Total Year: +37.0%
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1980:
- First Half: +14.5%
- Second Half: +18.5%
- Total Year: +25.8%
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1983:
- First Half: +19.6%
- Second Half: +0.5%
- Total Year: +22.3%
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1985:
- First Half: +13.5%
- Second Half: +9.7%
- Total Year: +26.3%
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1986:
- First Half: +18.7%
- Second Half: -3.0%
- Total Year: +14.6%
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1987:
- First Half: +21.4%
- Second Half: -22.5%
- Total Year: +2.0%
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1989:
- First Half: +19.6%
- Second Half: +7.6%
- Total Year: +27.3%
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1995:
- First Half: +18.6%
- Second Half: +12.9%
- Total Year: +34.1%
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1997:
- First Half: +19.0%
- Second Half: +7.6%
- Total Year: +31.0%
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1998:
- First Half: +17.7%
- Second Half: +9.1%
- Total Year: +26.7%
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2003:
- First Half: +10.8%
- Second Half: +11.8%
- Total Year: +26.4%
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2009:
- First Half: +12.8%
- Second Half: +10.0%
- Total Year: +23.5%
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2013:
- First Half: +12.6%
- Second Half: +15.1%
- Total Year: +29.6%
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2017:
- First Half: +8.2%
- Second Half: +12.1%
- Total Year: +19.4%
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2019:
- First Half: +17.4%
- Second Half: +8.5%
- Total Year: +28.9%
Notes:
- These figures are based on historical data and may vary slightly depending on the specific sources and closing values used.
- The second half performance tends to be positive in most cases but can vary due to numerous economic, political, and market factors.
This analysis provides a general overview and may not include every year where the S&P 500 had a first-half gain of 10% or more. To ensure accuracy, it's recommended to verify with comprehensive historical financial data.
