The S&P 500 Has Recouped Half of Its Recent Losses. Here's the Best Way to Bet on the Rebound.
After two years of double-digit gains and even a decent start to 2025, the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) reached a stumbling block in recent weeks. That came in the form of President Donald Trump's plan to slap tariffs on imports from around the world.Economists warned this could result in higher prices for U.S. consumers and companies, even potentially leading to a recession. Investors listened and, concerned about what's next, some fled stocks -- particularly growth stocks that are most sensitive to economic trends.All of this weighed on the S&P 500, bringing it to a 16% decline from the start of March through its low point on April 8. Since then, the famous benchmark has started to show signs of recovery amid certain bits of positive news.Continue reading

After two years of double-digit gains and even a decent start to 2025, the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) reached a stumbling block in recent weeks. That came in the form of President Donald Trump's plan to slap tariffs on imports from around the world.
Economists warned this could result in higher prices for U.S. consumers and companies, even potentially leading to a recession. Investors listened and, concerned about what's next, some fled stocks -- particularly growth stocks that are most sensitive to economic trends.
All of this weighed on the S&P 500, bringing it to a 16% decline from the start of March through its low point on April 8. Since then, the famous benchmark has started to show signs of recovery amid certain bits of positive news.