If I Invested $1,000 in the S&P 500 at the March 2009 Bottom, How Much Would I Have?
⏪ Replay Mode · Historical Simulation
S&P 500
2009-03-09 → 2024-01-01
$5,978
+$4,978
· +497.8%
6.0x your money
$1,000
Total invested
$676.53
Start price
$4,769.83
End price
Indices
Asset type
Investment Growth Over Time
2009-03-09 → 2024-01-01
AssetS&P 500
Start price$676.53
End price$4,769.83
Total invested$1,000
About This Scenario
The S&P 500 bottomed on March 9, 2009 — down 57% from its peak. Those who bought at that exact low and held 15 years turned $1,000 into $8,200. Timing the bottom pays.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much would $1,000 in the S&P 500 at the March 2009 crash low be worth today?
The S&P 500 hit its financial crisis low of 666 points on March 9, 2009. A $1,000 investment at that exact bottom grew to approximately $7,800-$8,500 by early 2024, a 680-750% return over 15 years. This is the best-case scenario for buying the crash.
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