monthly returns
Month-by-month returns for the S&P 500 (proxied by SPY, dividends reinvested). The table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
S&P 500 monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | -1.3% | |
| May 2026 | +5.3% | |
| Apr 2026 | +10.5% | |
| Mar 2026 | -4.9% | |
| Feb 2026 | -0.9% | |
| Jan 2026 | +1.5% | |
| Dec 2025 | +0.1% | |
| Nov 2025 | +0.2% | |
| Oct 2025 | +2.4% | |
| Sep 2025 | +3.6% | |
| Aug 2025 | +2.1% | |
| Jul 2025 | +2.3% |
Monthly total return (since Jul 2021)
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from SPY's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
FAQ
- What is S&P 500's average monthly return?
- Since its first full year, the S&P 500 (proxied by SPY, dividends reinvested) has averaged about 0.94% per month, positive in roughly 65% of months. The best month was Apr 2020 (+12.7%) and the worst was Oct 2008 (-16.5%).
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