Archive · 31 Jul 2026
S&P 500 Stocks Reach Two-Year High Above 200-Day Moving Average
The 200‑day moving average is a line that shows the average price of a stock over the last 200 days.
If a stock is above that line, traders think it’s doing well.
In the S&P 500, 71% of the companies are above this line, the most in two years.
This shows many investors feel good about the market.
CNBC said this is a sign of a strong, long‑term trend.
71% of S&P 500 stocks are trading above their 200‑day moving averages.
This is the highest percentage seen in two years.
The 200‑day moving average is a key long‑term trend indicator.
CNBC analysis reported the figure.
The result suggests a bullish sentiment among traders.
- Who
- S&P 500 companies
- What
- 71% of the index's stocks are trading above their 200-day moving averages
- When
- recently, as reported by CNBC
- Where
- S&P 500 index
- Why
- the level signals a bullish long‑term trend for the market
- Percentage of S&P 500 above 200-day MA
- 71%
- Highest level in two years
- Yes
- Key technical level
- 200-day moving average
- Source
- CNBC analysis
- Market
- S&P 500