
Is Your Portfolio Prepared for Global Uncertainty? Navigating Geopolitical Shocks with Confidence.
Recent global events often prompt investors to examine how the stock market has historically performed during times of conflict. At Bulman Wealth Group, we believe that understanding the market's overall resiliency can help you maintain a grounded, long-term perspective, even when headlines are dominated by uncertainty.
Historical Resilience at a Glance
Despite decades of major crises and events, the market has consistently shown its ability to endure.
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Long-Term Growth: A $10,000 investment in the S&P 500 Index in 1970 would have grown to $3,525,983 by the end of 2025.
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Average Returns: The S&P 500 posted an average annual total return of 11.04% over 1970-2025.
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Recovery Statistics: Following a market correction (a drop of at least 10%), the 3-year subsequent return has been positive 94.29% of the time.
What’s Inside Your Resource Kit?
Download our Wars and Geopolitical Shocks Resource Kit to access comprehensive data designed to provide clarity during volatile times.
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Shock Analysis: Breakdown of 1-day and 1-year returns following events like Pearl Harbor, 9/11, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Recovery Timelines: Data on "Max Drawdowns" and the specific number of days it took for the market to reach its bottom and fully recover.
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Market Corrections: A detailed table of S&P 500 price returns 1, 2, and 3 years after every major correction since 1980.