Net Bullish Sentiment vs. S&P 500 Index Net bullish sentiment remains elevated. While the prevailing sentiment is positive, it is accompanied by warnings about the sustainability of such optimism and the need for careful risk management moving forward. Image: Real Investment Advice
U.S. Stock Market Bull and Bear Indicator Using multiple financial data, this great model helps investors navigate through different market conditions. It suggests whether the U.S. stock market tendency is bullish, bearish or neutral. It is a contrarian indicator. A bullish signal suggests that the U.S. stock market may go up, while a bearish signal…
Secular Bull Market – S&P 500 Weekly Chart with the 40-Week MA and 200-Week MA The S&P 500 has reached the 5600s target based on the bullish cup and handle pattern that formed in 2022-2023. The early-2024 breakout to new all-time highs projects further upside potential to the 6150 level. Image: BofA Global Research
AAII U.S. Investor Sentiment Bull – Bear Spread The AAII U.S. investor sentiment bull-bear spread shows signs of FOMO, reflecting increased optimism and concerns about market overheating. Image: The Daily Shot
Length of Bull Markets and When They Started Continuing the historical trend of lasting an average of five years since 1949, the current bull market in the U.S. shows no signs of slowing down. Image: Carson Investment Research
S&P 500 and Combination of Forward PE, VIX, Bullish Sentiment Bullish sentiment among investors in the U.S. stock market persists, with indications that market euphoria is on the rise. Image: Topdown Charts
S&P 500 Bull Markets The ongoing bull market shows no signs of slowing down. On average, bull markets since 1950 have persisted for nearly five years, delivering an average return of more than 157%. Image: Carson Investment Research
S&P 500 – Seasonality During Bull vs. Bear Markets The sell-in-May effect may be more relevant in bear markets. In bull markets, it may be seen as a missed opportunity for potential gains, given the positive momentum and upward trends typically observed in the market. Image: Topdown Charts
Secular Bull Market Analogs and S&P 500 Since the Great Recession, U.S. stocks have behaved like a secular bull market, which is characterized by an extended period of growth and rising prices. Image: BofA Global Research
S&P 500 – Secular Bull and Bear Markets The strong performance of the S&P 500 in 2023 and 2024 could be seen as a clear indication of a more sustained secular bull market, potentially extending until the late 2020s and early 2030s. Image: BofA Global Research Click the Image to Enlarge