By Leo Chen, Ph.D.
The S&P 500 Index is widely used as the benchmark for over $9.9 trillion in investments. After losing 35.4% in just a month, the index has rebounded 36.5% from its March 23rd bottom. These extraordinary numbers during extraordinary times are unlikely to continue after COVID-19's impacts on the market subside. So what can we expect from the S&P 500 after the pandemic? We will discuss the question from market-construction and earnings perspectives.
The S&P 500 Index selects 500 leading companies that are domiciled in the US, by market capitalization. The 505