s and p 500 1940 quarterly returns

The S&P 500 (GSPC) had its best quarter in 1940 in Q3 1940, returning 8%.

ASSET QUARTER % RETURN
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
Q1 1940
-3.56%
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
Q2 1940
-18.26%
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
Q3 1940
8%
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
Q4 1940
-2.13%