Renowned strategist Mary Ann Bartels, known for accurate predictions, forecasts the S&P 500 to reach 10,000 to 13,000 by 2030. Her track record includes the successful prediction of a 25% gain in 2024 and a potential 20% surge in 2025, with the index closing at 6,834.50 in late 2025.

While Bartels remains bullish on the market’s long-term potential, she also warns of potential volatility ahead. She anticipates a choppy 2026, echoing sentiments from other Wall Street firms like Oppenheimer, Deutsche Bank, and Morgan Stanley, who have issued varying year-end targets for 2026.

As a midterm election year, 2026 is expected to be volatile, with historical data showing an average drawdown of 17% in the S&P 500. Bartels views potential pullbacks as opportunities for disciplined investors and believes that the market leadership will likely remain in big-cap tech rather than shifting to value plays.

Despite the expected near-term volatility, Bartels remains confident in her long-term outlook for the market. She suggests that corrections, particularly in sectors like semiconductors, could provide entry points for investors looking to capitalize on the market’s potential growth through the end of the decade.

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