What's next for U.S. equities?
After a year-to-date return of 30.2% through Dec. 19, investors wary of 2014 could be pleasantly surprised.
| A solid year: With a week to go, the S&P 500 index is on track to return about 30% this year. |
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| A party next year too? The average annualized volatility during the 22 years following a 25%-plus gain is lower than the index's historical average since 1928. |
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| Staying power: Since 1985, the S&P 500 has returned 25%-plus eight times. In seven of the following years, the index ended in positive territory. |
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| Calmer outlook? A year ago, the CBOE Volatility index futures curve was much steeper. |
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| Year-to-date data are through December 20. Source: Bloomberg LP |
| Compiled and designed by Timothy Pollard and Gregg A. Runburg |
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