How novice investors have outperformed old pros in the volatile stock market
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: MarketWatch
Market Performance: The S&P 500 experienced a 2% pullback in the first four trading sessions of the week but remained flat for 2025 through May 22, with dividends reinvested, after previously being down 15% for the year by April 8.
Investor Caution: Professional money managers advised investors to reduce risk due to potential economic disruptions stemming from tariffs announced by President Trump on April 2.
Analyst Views on SPY
Wall Street analysts forecast SPY stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SPY is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
