10/13/2026
How has the S&P 500 performed under each U.S. president?
Since 1963, the stock market has experienced significant gains and losses across both Democratic and Republican administrations.
Here’s how the S&P 500 performed under each presidency:
🟢 Bill Clinton: +209.8%
🟢 Barack Obama: +181.1%
🟢 Ronald Reagan: +117.9%
🟢 Donald Trump (1st term): +67.3%
🟢 Joe Biden: +55.7%
🟢 George H. W. Bush: +51.8%
🟢 Lyndon B. Johnson: +46.6%
🟢 Jimmy Carter: +30.5%
🟢 Donald Trump (2nd term): +29.0% so far
🟢 Gerald Ford: +28.4%
🔴 Richard Nixon: -19.8%
🔴 George W. Bush: -36.7%
While presidential policies can influence markets, economic cycles, inflation, interest rates, and major global events also play significant roles in long-term performance.
Does who’s in the White House really determine where stocks go next?