QUICK SPARK: S&P 500 Bull Market Turns 4, More Than Doubling From Its 2022 Low

The S&P 500 bull market is celebrating its fourth anniversary on October 12, 2026, having more than doubled from its bear-market low of 3,577.03 on October 12, 2022. The State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) recently reached new all-time highs, marking the 27th high of 2026. Market expert Ryan Detrick noted that historically, bull markets lasting four years continue into a fifth year with an average gain of 18.4%.