Historical Analysis of Black Monday Market Crash and Index Returns
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 19
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What happened
On October 19, 1987, the S&P 500 lost 20.5% in one session, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 22.6%. The analysis showed that while a 20.5% drop from the October 14, 1987 close would have been severe, those who invested on Black Monday saw significant growth over time.
From fool.com
Why it matters
The historical review demonstrated that investing during market crashes can lead to substantial long-term returns. Specifically, the total return index, which assumes dividends are reinvested, grew to approximately $776,000 from an initial $10,000 investment by the October 14, 1987 close.
From fool.com