Friday, February 29, 2008

The S&P 500's Five Worst Bear Markets Since 1871

From Political Calculations:
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The S&P 500's Five Worst Bear Markets Since 1871

Rank Peak Date Trough Date Peak Trough Drop
1 September 1929 June 1932 31.3 4.77 -84.8%
2 August 2000 February 2003 1485.46 837.03 -43.7%
3 April 1973 December 1974 118.4 67.07 -43.4%
4 August 1937 April 1938 16.74 9.89 -40.9%
5 February 1876 June 1877 4.52 2.73 -39.6%