Trump tweeted congratulating the S\u0026P 500 for breaking 7000 points for the first time, with a nearly 5-year compound annual growth rate of 14.5%.

On January 28, Trump took to Twitter to tout the S&P 500’s first-ever close above 7,000 points: “Historic First! The U.S. economy is back strong!!!” Per Bitget market data, the S&P 500 stood at roughly 1,450 points in early 2000. Over the past 26 years, it has delivered an annualized return of ~6.5%, with a dividend-inclusive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of ~7.5%-8%. Over the last five years, the index has posted strong gains: it opened around 3,700 points in 2021, rising ~90% over the period for an annualized return of ~13.8%. Its dividend-inclusive CAGR reaches 14.5%. During the 2022 bear market, the S&P 500 only pulled back ~18%, and since 2023, it has benefited from sustained surges in AI, tech, and economic recovery.