S&P 500 in 1958

The S&P 500 rose 38.1% in 1958, from 39.99 at the end of 1957 to 55.21. Its highest close was 55.21 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 2, 1959, and its lowest 40.33 on Jan 2. The biggest one-day fall was −1.9% on Nov 25 and the biggest rise +1.7% on Nov 26. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 35.7%.

Change in 1958

+38.1%

39.99 → 55.21

High

55.21

Dec 31

Low

40.33

Jan 2

After inflation

+35.7%

US CPI

Up days

155 of 252

longest run 8 up, 6 down

Record highs

closing records

S&P 500, daily closes 1958

Numbers mark the events below

Key Events in 1958

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

1
Wednesday, January 1

Treaty of Rome comes into force, establishing the European Economic Community. Source

S&P 500: +0.9% next trading day (Jan 2) · +4.2% a month later
2
Wednesday, September 24 From the data

sets the first of 22 record closing highs this year, at 49.78. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 49.64 (August 2, 1956).
3
Tuesday, September 30 From the data

closes above 50 for the first time (50.06).
4
Thursday, October 16

Federal Reserve raises the margin requirement on stocks to 90%. Source

S&P 500: +0.7% that day · +5.0% a month later
5
Tuesday, November 25 From the data

Biggest one-day fall of the year: −1.9%.
6
Wednesday, November 26 From the data

Biggest one-day rise of the year: +1.7%.
7
Wednesday, December 31 From the data

Last record close of the year: 55.21.

Biggest days of 1958

Best days		Worst days
Nov 26	+1.7%	Nov 25	−1.9%
Oct 6	+1.4%	Jun 19	−1.6%
Jan 3	+1.3%	Oct 15	−1.3%
Dec 24	+1.3%	Nov 24	−1.3%
Mar 6	+1.3%	Jul 14	−1.3%

Volatility: 9.0% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

Month	Close	Change	High	Low
Jan	41.70	+4.3%	41.88	40.33
Feb	40.84	−2.1%	42.46	40.61
Mar	42.10	+3.1%	42.58	41.13
Apr	43.44	+3.2%	43.44	41.33
May	44.09	+1.5%	44.09	43.12
Jun	45.24	+2.6%	45.34	44.31
Jul	47.19	+4.3%	47.19	45.11
Aug	47.75	+1.2%	48.16	47.22
Sep	50.06	+4.8%	50.06	47.97
Oct	51.33	+2.5%	51.62	49.98
Nov	52.48	+2.2%	53.24	51.02
Dec	55.21	+5.2%	55.21	52.46

Other Markets in 1958

Change over the calendar year.

Market	Change	Year-end
S&P 500	+38.1%	55.21
Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1958	+34.0%	583.65

1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959

S&P 500 in 1958: FAQ

How much did the S&P 500 rise in 1958?

What were the highest and lowest closes of the S&P 500 in 1958?

Highest: 55.21 on December 31, 1958. Lowest: 40.33 on January 2, 1958. It closed higher on 155 of 252 trading days.

What happened to the S&P 500 on January 1, 1958?

Treaty of Rome comes into force, establishing the European Economic Community. The S&P 500 rose 0.9% on the next trading day (January 2, 1958), and was +4.2% a month later.

Did the S&P 500 reach a record high in 1958?

Yes — 22 record closing highs, the last at 55.21 on December 31, 1958.

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.