Calendar Year ATH Count
YTD ATH count (24) is in the historical top decile (>=21). Median FY forward: +14.6%. ATH momentum strong — historically continues through year-end.
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YTD all-time-high count vs historical years; top-decile = ATH-momentum signal.
- 668 signals since 1980-01-01.
- YTD ATH count (24) is in the historical top decile (>=21). Median FY forward: +14.6%. ATH momentum strong — historically continues through year-end.
YTD ATHs (2026)
24
Top-decile threshold
21
Median Additional ATHs
36
Median Full-Year ATHs (similar yrs)
49
Median FY Return (similar yrs)
+14.6%
As of
2026-07-20
When to run this study
Run any time during the calendar year. Compare current YTD count of new SPY all-time-highs against historical years; high YTD ATH counts have historically continued to roll on through year-end.
Historical results
Per-Year ATH Counts
| Year | By 04-15 | Full Year | Additional | FY Return % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 24 | 18 | 9.20 |
| 2025 | 4 | 43 | 39 | 18.01 |
| 2024 | 21 | 60 | 39 | 25.59 |
| 2023 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 26.71 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -18.65 |
| 2021 | 24 | 76 | 52 | 30.51 |
| 2020 | 13 | 38 | 25 | 17.24 |
| 2019 | 1 | 42 | 41 | 31.09 |
| 2018 | 14 | 23 | 9 | -5.25 |
| 2017 | 14 | 64 | 50 | 20.78 |
| 2016 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 13.59 |
| 2015 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 1.29 |
| 2014 | 9 | 59 | 50 | 14.56 |
| 2013 | 28 | 73 | 45 | 29 |
| 2012 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 14.17 |
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