Will the Stock Market Rise in 2026? Investors Who Ignore This Historical Pattern Do So at Their Own Risk.

Over the last 50 years, the S&P 500 (NYSEMKT: VOO) has increased about 10% annually on average. Barring a catastrophe in the final weeks of this year, the S&P 500 will have an above-average year in 2025, considering the year-to-date gain is 17%. In fact, 2025 is on pace to be the third consecutive year of significantly above-average returns.After three years of above-average returns, many investors feel that the stock market is barreling full speed toward a cliff. The temptation is to sell stocks now and start buying again after the market crashes. But is a crash truly just around the corner? Is there a historical pattern that investors can use to inform their investment decisions right now?Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool