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bespokeinvest, industry influencer, highlighted that it has been a strong year for major stock market indexes. The S&P 500 rose 5.0%, EAFE advanced 5.9%, Nasdaq 100 climbed 8.2%, R2000 gained 12.6%, and EM increased 16.3% over the period.
The figures reflect broad positive momentum in both U.S. and international markets.
Ben Carlson has previously noted that a $500,000 annual income ranks among the top 1 percent in the U.S.. He has also highlighted the number of all-time highs reached in U.S. bull markets from 1980 to 2026. Both observations add context to recent market gains.