. the graph assumes $ 100 was invested on december 26 , 2008 in each of the firm 2019s common stock , the s&p 500 index and the s&p 500 financials index , and the dividends were reinvested on the date of payment without payment of any commissions . the performance shown in the graph represents past performance and should not be considered an indication of future performance . the goldman sachs group , inc