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S&P 500 in 1954

The S&P 500 rose 45.0% in 1954, from 24.81 at the end of 1953 to 35.98. Its highest close was 35.98 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 3, 1955, and its lowest 24.80 on Jan 11. The biggest one-day fall was −2.2% on Jun 8 and the biggest rise +2.8% on Dec 17. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 46.1%.

Change in 1954
+45.0%
24.81 → 35.98
High
35.98
Dec 31
Low
24.80
Jan 11
After inflation
+46.1%
US CPI
Up days
153 of 252
longest run 12 up, 7 down
Record highs
22
closing records

S&P 500, daily closes 1954

Numbers mark the events below
263035previous recordJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1Jun 8: Biggest one-day fall of the year: −2.2%.2Sep 22: sets the first of 22 record closing highs this year, at 32.00. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 31.86 (September 16, 1929).3Dec 17: Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.8%.4Dec 31: Last record close of the year: 35.98.

Key Events in 1954

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, June 8 From the data
    Biggest one-day fall of the year: −2.2%.
  2. 2
    Wednesday, September 22 From the data
    sets the first of 22 record closing highs this year, at 32.00. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 31.86 (September 16, 1929).
  3. 3
    Friday, December 17 From the data
    Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.8%.
  4. 4
    Friday, December 31 From the data
    Last record close of the year: 35.98.

Biggest days of 1954

Best daysWorst days
Dec 17+2.8%Jun 8−2.2%
Nov 3+2.0%Aug 31−1.7%
Apr 29+1.5%Dec 20−1.6%
Nov 23+1.3%Aug 6−1.3%
Jul 2+1.3%Oct 14−1.2%

Volatility: 9.4% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
Jan26.08+5.1%26.0924.80
Feb26.15+0.3%26.3025.81
Mar26.94+3.0%26.9426.25
Apr28.26+4.9%28.2627.01
May29.19+3.3%29.1928.21
Jun29.21+0.1%29.4328.15
Jul30.88+5.7%30.8829.21
Aug29.83−3.4%31.2129.83
Sep32.31+8.3%32.6930.04
Oct31.68−1.9%32.7631.68
Nov34.24+8.1%34.5531.79
Dec35.98+5.1%35.9833.99

Other Markets in 1954

Change over the calendar year.

MarketChangeYear-end
S&P 500+45.0%35.98
Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1954+44.0%404.39
1950195119521953195419551956195719581959

S&P 500 in 1954: FAQ

How much did the S&P 500 rise in 1954?

The S&P 500 rose 45.0% in 1954, from 24.81 at the end of 1953 to 35.98. Its highest close was 35.98 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 3, 1955, and its lowest 24.80 on Jan 11. The biggest one-day fall was −2.2% on Jun 8 and the biggest rise +2.8% on Dec 17. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 46.1%.

What were the highest and lowest closes of the S&P 500 in 1954?

Highest: 35.98 on December 31, 1954. Lowest: 24.80 on January 11, 1954. It closed higher on 153 of 252 trading days.

Did the S&P 500 reach a record high in 1954?

Yes — 22 record closing highs, the last at 35.98 on December 31, 1954.

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.