S&P 500 snapshot: weekly pullback leaves index down nearly 5% year to date
A MarketWatch readout for March 20 shows the S&P 500 closing at 6,506 with a 5‑day loss of about 1.9% and year‑to‑date performance near -5%.
A late‑week selloff left the S&P 500 on weaker footing heading into the new week.
MarketWatch data (last updated Mar. 20, 2026, 5:05 p.m. EDT) showed the S&P 500 Index (SPX) closing at 6,506.48, down 1.51% on the day.
The same snapshot listed:
• Five‑day performance: -1.90%
• One‑month performance: -5.83%
• Year‑to‑date performance: -4.95%
• 52‑week range: 4,835.04 to 7,002.28
On the session, the index opened at 6,594.66 and traded in a day range of 6,473.52 to 6,594.66, according to MarketWatch.
While the index‑level move sets the tone, sector and single‑stock shifts can matter just as much for portfolios. MarketWatch’s S&P 500 page also highlighted a mix of winners and laggards among index constituents.
Looking ahead: The next trading sessions will determine whether the pullback extends or stabilizes, with many investors monitoring forthcoming macroeconomic releases and company updates.
Source: MarketWatch