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S&P 500 in 1958

The S&P 500 rose 38.1% in 1958, from 39.99 at the end of 1957 to 55.21. Its highest close was 55.21 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 2, 1959, and its lowest 40.33 on Jan 2. The biggest one-day fall was −1.9% on Nov 25 and the biggest rise +1.7% on Nov 26. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 35.7%.

Change in 1958
+38.1%
39.99 → 55.21
High
55.21
Dec 31
Low
40.33
Jan 2
After inflation
+35.7%
US CPI
Up days
155 of 252
longest run 8 up, 6 down
Record highs
22
closing records

S&P 500, daily closes 1958

Numbers mark the events below
424854previous recordJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec2Sep 24: S&P 500 sets the first of 22 record closing highs this year, at 49.78. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 49.64 (August 2, 1956).3Sep 30: S&P 500 closes above 50 for the first time (50.06).4Oct 16: Federal Reserve raises the margin requirement on stocks to 90%.5Nov 25: Biggest one-day fall of the year: −1.9%.6Nov 26: Biggest one-day rise of the year: +1.7%.7Dec 31: Last record close of the year: 55.21.

Key Events in 1958

What happened, and how the S&P 500 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.

  1. 1
    Wednesday, January 1
    Treaty of Rome comes into force, establishing the European Economic Community. Source
    S&P 500: +0.9% next trading day (Jan 2) · +4.2% a month later
  2. 2
    Wednesday, September 24 From the data
    S&P 500 sets the first of 22 record closing highs this year, at 49.78. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 49.64 (August 2, 1956).
  3. 3
    Tuesday, September 30 From the data
    S&P 500 closes above 50 for the first time (50.06).
  4. 4
    Thursday, October 16
    Federal Reserve raises the margin requirement on stocks to 90%. Source
    S&P 500: +0.7% that day · +5.0% a month later
  5. 5
    Tuesday, November 25 From the data
    Biggest one-day fall of the year: −1.9%.
  6. 6
    Wednesday, November 26 From the data
    Biggest one-day rise of the year: +1.7%.
  7. 7
    Wednesday, December 31 From the data
    Last record close of the year: 55.21.

Biggest days of 1958

Best daysWorst days
Nov 26+1.7%Nov 25−1.9%
Oct 6+1.4%Jun 19−1.6%
Jan 3+1.3%Oct 15−1.3%
Dec 24+1.3%Nov 24−1.3%
Mar 6+1.3%Jul 14−1.3%

Volatility: 9.0% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
Jan41.70+4.3%41.8840.33
Feb40.84−2.1%42.4640.61
Mar42.10+3.1%42.5841.13
Apr43.44+3.2%43.4441.33
May44.09+1.5%44.0943.12
Jun45.24+2.6%45.3444.31
Jul47.19+4.3%47.1945.11
Aug47.75+1.2%48.1647.22
Sep50.06+4.8%50.0647.97
Oct51.33+2.5%51.6249.98
Nov52.48+2.2%53.2451.02
Dec55.21+5.2%55.2152.46

Other Markets in 1958

Change over the calendar year.

MarketChangeYear-end
S&P 500+38.1%55.21
Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1958+34.0%583.65
1950195119521953195419551956195719581959

S&P 500 in 1958: FAQ

How much did the S&P 500 rise in 1958?

The S&P 500 rose 38.1% in 1958, from 39.99 at the end of 1957 to 55.21. Its highest close was 55.21 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 2, 1959, and its lowest 40.33 on Jan 2. The biggest one-day fall was −1.9% on Nov 25 and the biggest rise +1.7% on Nov 26. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 35.7%.

What were the highest and lowest closes of the S&P 500 in 1958?

Highest: 55.21 on December 31, 1958. Lowest: 40.33 on January 2, 1958. It closed higher on 155 of 252 trading days.

What happened to the S&P 500 on January 1, 1958?

Treaty of Rome comes into force, establishing the European Economic Community. The S&P 500 rose 0.9% on the next trading day (January 2, 1958), and was +4.2% a month later.

Did the S&P 500 reach a record high in 1958?

Yes — 22 record closing highs, the last at 55.21 on December 31, 1958.

Data: Daily closes since 1950 (price index, excluding dividends). Price index: dividends are not included. Inflation: US CPI-U. Events marked "From the data" are found automatically from the closing prices; the others are researched, with the source linked. Not investment advice.

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