The Nasdaq Is Doing Something Seen 7 Times Since 1990. History Says the Stock Market Will Make a Big Move in 2026.

As shown, the Nasdaq Composite returned an average of 281% during the seven bull markets since 1990, and it achieved those returns over an average of 1,817 days, which is approximately five years. That means the index compounded at 33% annually during the average bull market in the last 35 years.Past results are never a guarantee of future returns, but historical patterns can still provide valuable insight. So, the chart shows important facts about the last seven Nasdaq bull markets: when each one started, ...