Financial Advisors Project Continued S&P 500 Growth Through 2026

Apr 29, 2026 13:05 UTC

SPX

Medium term

A new survey reveals strong optimism among wealth managers regarding equity performance. Seventy percent of respondents anticipate a gain of at least 5% by the end of the year.

70% of 783 surveyed advisors maintain a bullish outlook
Expectation of 5% or more growth by year-end 2026
Benchmark range established between 6,316.91 and 6,618.26
Reflects strong professional confidence in equity markets

The Spring 2026 InspereX Pulse Survey indicates a prevailing bullish sentiment among financial professionals, with a significant majority forecasting further gains for the S&P 500. The survey, which polled 783 financial advisors, sought to gauge expectations for the remainder of the calendar year relative to price action observed in early spring. Specifically, 70% of the surveyed advisors expect the benchmark index to climb by 5% or more by year-end. This projection is measured against the trading range established between March 27 and April 7, 2026, during which the S&P 500 fluctuated between a low of 6,316.91 and a high of 6,618.26. While sentiment surveys do not dictate market direction, the high level of consensus suggests that professional capital allocators remain confident in the current equity trajectory. This outlook may provide a psychological floor for the index as investors navigate the second half of the year.