Even with the recent bout of market volatility, 2024 has been a fantastic year for stocks. The S&P 500 index has delivered a dividend-adjusted total return of roughly 25% across this year's trading. Meanwhile, the more growth-heavy Nasdaq Composite index has delivered a total return of 30%.This year's performance has marked one of the most impressive annual bull runs in stock market history, and major indexes have managed to notch new highs at multiple points across the stretch. But while many stocks now tr ...