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S&P 500 in 1952

The S&P 500 rose 11.8% in 1952, from 23.77 at the end of 1951 to 26.57. Its highest close was 26.59 on Dec 30, and its lowest 23.09 on Feb 20. The biggest one-day fall was −1.7% on Oct 15 and the biggest rise +1.7% on May 2. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 10.9%.

Change in 1952
+11.8%
23.77 → 26.57
High
26.59
Dec 30
Low
23.09
Feb 20
After inflation
+10.9%
US CPI
Up days
134 of 250
longest run 6 up, 7 down
Below record
-16.6%
at the end of 1952

S&P 500, daily closes 1952

Numbers mark the events below
232526JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1Apr 8: President Truman announces federal seizure of US steel mills.2May 2: Biggest one-day rise of the year: +1.7%.3Jun 2: Supreme Court rules Truman's steel mill seizure unconstitutional in Youngstown v. Sawyer.4Oct 15: Biggest one-day fall of the year: −1.7%.5Nov 4: Dwight D. Eisenhower wins the US presidential election.6Dec 9: Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 25.92 (April 10, 1930).

Key Events in 1952

What happened, and how the S&P 500 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.

  1. 1
    Tuesday, April 8
    President Truman announces federal seizure of US steel mills. Source
    S&P 500: +0.5% that day · 0.0% a month later
  2. 2
    Friday, May 2 From the data
    Biggest one-day rise of the year: +1.7%.
  3. 3
    Monday, June 2
    Supreme Court rules Truman's steel mill seizure unconstitutional in Youngstown v. Sawyer. Source
    S&P 500: −0.3% that day · +4.6% a month later
  4. 4
    Wednesday, October 15 From the data
    Biggest one-day fall of the year: −1.7%.
  5. 5
    Tuesday, November 4
    Dwight D. Eisenhower wins the US presidential election. Source
    S&P 500: +0.3% next trading day (Nov 5) · +4.1% a month later
  6. 6
    Tuesday, December 9 From the data
    Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 25.92 (April 10, 1930).

Biggest days of 1952

Best daysWorst days
May 2+1.7%Oct 15−1.7%
Mar 4+1.7%Feb 19−1.6%
Oct 31+1.5%Jan 30−1.4%
Nov 18+1.5%Apr 15−1.3%
Oct 17+1.2%Feb 20−1.2%

Volatility: 7.9% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
Jan24.14+1.6%24.6623.74
Feb23.26−3.6%24.3023.09
Mar24.37+4.8%24.3723.29
Apr23.32−4.3%24.1823.32
May23.86+2.3%23.9423.17
Jun24.96+4.6%24.9623.78
Jul25.40+1.8%25.4024.81
Aug25.03−1.5%25.5524.83
Sep24.54−2.0%25.2524.45
Oct24.52−0.1%24.5823.80
Nov25.66+4.6%25.6624.60
Dec26.57+3.5%26.5925.61

Other Markets in 1952

Change over the calendar year.

MarketChangeYear-end
S&P 500+11.8%26.57
Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1952+8.4%291.90
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S&P 500 in 1952: FAQ

How much did the S&P 500 rise in 1952?

The S&P 500 rose 11.8% in 1952, from 23.77 at the end of 1951 to 26.57. Its highest close was 26.59 on Dec 30, and its lowest 23.09 on Feb 20. The biggest one-day fall was −1.7% on Oct 15 and the biggest rise +1.7% on May 2. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 10.9%.

What were the highest and lowest closes of the S&P 500 in 1952?

Highest: 26.59 on December 30, 1952. Lowest: 23.09 on February 20, 1952. It closed higher on 134 of 250 trading days.

What happened to the S&P 500 on April 8, 1952?

President Truman announces federal seizure of US steel mills. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% that day, and was 0.0% a month later.

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.