S&P 500 posted 25.54% annualized returns when NDR sentiment fell below 41.5, Chris Ciovacco notes

S&P 500 posted 25.54% annualized returns when NDR sentiment fell below 41.5, Chris Ciovacco notes
NDR pessimism and S&P 500 gains

NDR sentiment on March 12, 2026 was recorded at a highly pessimistic 28.89. Chris Ciovacco highlights that, in the period from 1995 to 2026, the S&P 500 achieved an annualized performance of 25.54% when the NDR sentiment reading was under 41.5.

Ciovacco points to this historical relationship to underscore how low sentiment readings have coincided with significant long-term gains in the S&P 500 over this time frame.

These findings align with Ciovacco’s broader perspective on market dynamics, including earlier observations regarding key S&P 500 reference points that have signaled pivotal market shifts. Moreover, ongoing discussions about stagflation risk and its implications for the secular bull market provide additional context for interpreting sentiment-driven trends in equities.

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