S&P 500 Outlook: The Financial Prophet's Crystal Ball Predictions For 2026
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Victor DergunovInvesting Group LeaderFollow5ShareSavePlay(7min)Comments(4)SummaryThe S&P 500 is forecasted to reach 7,500 by mid-2026 and potentially 8,000 by year-end, driven by AI, Fed easing, and resilient economic growth.My all-weather portfolio appreciated by nearly 70% in 2024 and is up by about 85% YTD in late 2025, led by AI and other high-quality tech names.AI remains a dominant growth engine, with high-quality AI-related stocks at current discounts offering compelling buying opportunities for 2026.Lower interest rates, fiscal stimulus, and sectoral strength in materials, defense, biotech, and energy further support a bullish outlook for equities. PhanuwatNandee/iStock via Getty Images The last time I took part in the analyst outlook series, it was about to be 2024. Now, two years later, as we are about to enter 2026, this could be another remarkably transformative time for many investors.This article was written byVictor Dergunov54.04K FollowersFollowHi, I’m Victor Dergunov, MBA, and I’ve been an active investor for over 20 years. My passion for investing started early, and I’ve spent two decades honing strategies that consistently deliver results. Whether it's tech giants like Apple and Tesla or opportunities in commodities and crypto, I provide diversified insights to help you succeed. Join me, and let’s take your investing to the next level.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of META, TSLA, AMD, NBIS, S, MBLY, IREN, MSTR, NBIS, RCAT, ANGX either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. I am long a diversified portfolio with hedges.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Recommended For You