S&P 500 in 2026 (so far)
The S&P 500 has risen 10.7% so far in 2026, from 6,845.50 at the end of 2025 to 7,580.07 on October 30, 2026. Its highest close was 7,818.93 on Oct 6 — a record that has not been beaten since, and its lowest 6,343.72 on Mar 30. The biggest one-day fall was −2.6% on Jun 5 and the biggest rise +2.9% on Mar 31. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 7.1%.
S&P 500, daily closes 2026
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2026
What happened, and how the S&P 500 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Tuesday, January 6 From the dataS&P 500 sets the first of 28 record closing highs this year, at 6,944.82.
- 2
Saturday, February 28United States and Israel launch strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. SourceS&P 500: 0.0% next trading day (Mar 2) · −7.8% a month later
- 3
Tuesday, March 31 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.9%.
- 4
Wednesday, April 15 From the dataS&P 500 closes above 7,000 for the first time (7,022.95).
- 5
Friday, June 5 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.6%.
- 6
Tuesday, October 6 From the dataLast record close of the year: 7,818.93.
Biggest days of 2026
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 | +2.9% | Jun 5 | −2.6% |
| Apr 8 | +2.5% | Jan 20 | −2.1% |
| Feb 6 | +2.0% | Oct 30 | −1.8% |
| Aug 4 | +1.8% | Mar 26 | −1.7% |
| Jun 11 | +1.8% | Mar 27 | −1.7% |
Volatility: 13.0% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6,939.03 | +1.4% |
| Feb | 6,878.88 | −0.9% |
| Mar | 6,528.52 | −5.1% |
| Apr | 7,209.01 | +10.4% |
| May | 7,580.06 | +5.1% |
| Jun | 7,499.36 | −1.1% |
| Jul | 7,489.72 | −0.1% |
| Aug | 7,686.14 | +2.6% |
| Sep | 7,651.54 | −0.5% |
| Oct | 7,580.07 | −0.9% |
Other Markets in 2026
Change over the calendar year so far.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | +10.7% | 7,580.07 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2026 | +7.7% | 51,770.31 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2026 | +9.4% | 25,437.00 |
| Russell 2000 in 2026 | +13.3% | 2,811.84 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2026 | +25.7% | 63,290.11 |
| Gold in 2026 | −10.2% | $3,898.90 |
| Silver in 2026 | −30.0% | $49.10 |
| WTI crude oil in 2026 | +81.3% | $104.12 |
| Brent crude oil in 2026 | +93.3% | $117.64 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2026 | +0.77 pp | 4.93% |
S&P 500 in 2026: FAQ
How much did the S&P 500 rise so far in 2026?
The S&P 500 has risen 10.7% so far in 2026, from 6,845.50 at the end of 2025 to 7,580.07 on October 30, 2026. Its highest close was 7,818.93 on Oct 6 — a record that has not been beaten since, and its lowest 6,343.72 on Mar 30. The biggest one-day fall was −2.6% on Jun 5 and the biggest rise +2.9% on Mar 31. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 7.1%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the S&P 500 so far in 2026?
Highest: 7,818.93 on October 6, 2026. Lowest: 6,343.72 on March 30, 2026. It closed higher on 108 of 209 trading days.
What happened to the S&P 500 on February 28, 2026?
United States and Israel launch strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The S&P 500 rose 0.0% on the next trading day (March 2, 2026), and was −7.8% a month later.
Did the S&P 500 reach a record high so far in 2026?
Yes — 28 record closing highs, the last at 7,818.93 on October 6, 2026.
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{corgano2026sp500in2026, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {S&P 500 in 2026}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/market-history/sp-500/2026}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-11-01}}