Is It Really Safe to Invest in the S&P 500 at Record Highs? History Offers a Clear Answer.
Even during the worst bear markets, evidence suggests that all-time highs are as good a time as any other to be investing.
Is It Really Safe to Invest in the S&P 500 at Record Highs? History Offers a Clear Answer.
Overview
After falling around 9% from its all-time high in March, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) sharply reversed course and continued setting new records in April and May. Year to date, the index is up 9%.
After double-digit gains in 2023, 2024, and 2025, investors who've missed out on any part of this rally might feel like it's too dangerous to put money in stocks at record highs. In times like these, you often hear the refrain: "It's too late."
Details
The truth is that if you're a long-term investor, it's almost never too late. Even if you invest at the peak of some of the worst bear markets in history, your chances of experiencing another eventual new high are pretty darn good!
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Originally published at www.fool.com.
