S&P 500 in 1968
The S&P 500 rose 7.7% in 1968, from 96.47 at the end of 1967 to 103.86. Its highest close was 108.37 on Nov 29 — a record that stood until March 6, 1972, and its lowest 87.72 on Mar 5. The biggest one-day fall was −1.9% on Mar 14 and the biggest rise +2.5% on Apr 1. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 2.8%.
S&P 500, daily closes 1968
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 1968
What happened, and how the S&P 500 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Thursday, March 14 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −1.9%.
- 2
Monday, April 1 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.5%.
- 3
Monday, April 29 From the dataS&P 500 sets the first of 33 record closing highs this year, at 97.97.
- 4
Tuesday, June 4 From the dataS&P 500 closes above 100 for the first time (100.38).
- 5
Friday, November 29 From the dataLast record close of the year: 108.37.
Biggest days of 1968
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1 | +2.5% | Mar 14 | −1.9% |
| Apr 8 | +1.8% | Mar 4 | −1.3% |
| Mar 6 | +1.8% | Jul 25 | −1.3% |
| Jun 20 | +1.5% | Jan 22 | −1.3% |
| Apr 23 | +1.4% | Apr 19 | −1.3% |
Volatility: 9.4% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92.24 | −4.4% |
| Feb | 89.36 | −3.1% |
| Mar | 90.20 | +0.9% |
| Apr | 97.46 | +8.0% |
| May | 98.68 | +1.3% |
| Jun | 99.58 | +0.9% |
| Jul | 97.74 | −1.8% |
| Aug | 98.86 | +1.1% |
| Sep | 102.67 | +3.9% |
| Oct | 103.41 | +0.7% |
| Nov | 108.37 | +4.8% |
| Dec | 103.86 | −4.2% |
Other Markets in 1968
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | +7.7% | 103.86 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1968 | +4.3% | 943.75 |
| Gold in 1968 | +19.7% | $41.90 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 1968 | +0.46 pp | 6.16% |
S&P 500 in 1968: FAQ
How much did the S&P 500 rise in 1968?
The S&P 500 rose 7.7% in 1968, from 96.47 at the end of 1967 to 103.86. Its highest close was 108.37 on Nov 29 — a record that stood until March 6, 1972, and its lowest 87.72 on Mar 5. The biggest one-day fall was −1.9% on Mar 14 and the biggest rise +2.5% on Apr 1. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 2.8%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the S&P 500 in 1968?
Highest: 108.37 on November 29, 1968. Lowest: 87.72 on March 5, 1968. It closed higher on 117 of 226 trading days.
Did the S&P 500 reach a record high in 1968?
Yes — 33 record closing highs, the last at 108.37 on November 29, 1968.
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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@misc{corgano2026sp500in1968, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {S&P 500 in 1968}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/market-history/sp-500/1968}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}