The S&P 500 Is Up 10% in 2026 -- What Long-Term Investors Should Do Next
U.S. stocks have been delivering big returns since 2023. Valuations suggest investors might want to prepare for potential changes in conditions.
Overview
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is up 10% year to date (as of June 29, 2025). The Nasdaq-100 is up around 17.5%. Both indexes have generated double-digit returns in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Life has been unquestionably good for stock market investors lately. But that doesn't mean they should take their eyes off the ball.
You've probably heard it a thousand times before, but it bears repeating: Past performance isn't indicative of future returns.
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In other words, just because the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEMKT: VGT) has a 10-year average annual return of 25% doesn't mean you should expect that over the next decade.
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Originally published at www.fool.com.