Charts that Count: putting first-quarter returns into perspective

What is the significance of the first quarter returns of the S&P 500 this year?

• They are the highest ever recorded.

• They are the lowest since 1998.

• They are the highest since 1998.

• They are the same as in 1998.

How are annual returns different from first quarter returns?

• Annual returns are calculated monthly.

• Annual returns cover a longer period than first quarter returns.

• Annual returns exclude first quarter returns.

• First quarter returns are always higher than annual returns.

What pattern is observed when annual returns are positive?

• First quarter returns are negative.

• First quarter returns are equal to annual returns.

• First quarter returns are higher than annual returns.

• First quarter returns are lower than annual returns.

Why might the current year's first quarter returns not indicate similar annual returns as in 1998?

• The stock market is not influenced by the economy.

• The Federal Reserve expects lower economic growth.

• The Federal Reserve expects higher economic growth.

• The S&P 500 has fewer companies now.

What is the relationship between the economy and the stock market according to the video?

• A bad economy always leads to a bad stock market.

• The stock market does not depend on the economy.

• A good economy can boost stock market performance.

• The economy and stock market are the same.