S&P 500 Momentum Index posts record 32% gain over two months as reversal warnings mount
The S&P 500 Momentum Index achieved a record 32% gain over two months, driven largely by technology and AI stocks. This surge is notable, but historical trends suggest potential reversal risks for momentum traders. Investors are advised to monitor for signs of sector rotation as the market reaches all-time highs.
- ▪The S&P 500 Momentum Index surged 32% across April and May 2026.
- ▪In April alone, the index delivered a 19.3% total return, nearly doubling the broader S&P 500's 10.5% gain.
- ▪Goldman Sachs' momentum factor climbed 25% over three months through mid-May, marking one of its sharpest rallies on record.
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S&P 500 Momentum Index posts record 32% gain over two months as reversal warnings mount Wall Street's hottest trade just had its best stretch ever, and history says that's not always a good thing. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 30, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); Wall Street’s momentum trade just posted its strongest two-month performance ever recorded.
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