The S&P 500 Recently Hit Another Record High. Should You Wait Until the New Year to Invest in It?

After declining by over 18% in 2022, the S&P 500 has been on a roll for the past two years. In 2023, the U.S. stock market's most important index gained over 24%, and so far in 2024 it has gained over 26%.With this 2024 run, the S&P 500 has hit a new high, reaching over 6,090. On one hand, anytime the S&P 500 hits a new high, it's a cause of celebration for the millions of people invested in the index. On the other hand, hearing "all-time high" can cause some to be hesitant about investing at that moment.If you have hesitations about investing in the S&P 500 with it flirting near all-time highs, here's why you shouldn't.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool