Sector Review: The Leaders And Laggards Of 2020
The books are officially closed on 2020, a year in which the COVID-19 pandemic generated tremendous volatility across many sectors. The S&P 500 returned 16.3% for the year, and 11.7% in just the fourth quarter. Note that all returns discussed here are total returns, which include the effect of dividends paid during the year. Please share this article - Go to very top of page, right hand side, for social media buttons. The energy sector began to get battered in February following a price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia. The overall stock market plunged from February to March, as COVID-19 g...