Gold/CPI Ratio

Gold/CPI Ratio The inflation-adjusted price of gold has reached a new high, breaking its previous record from January 1980. This reflects the ongoing devaluation of the U.S. dollar, global economic uncertainties, and strong demand from central banks. Image: Bloomberg

Insider Transactions Ratio

Insider Transactions Ratio The Insider Transactions Ratio has returned to neutral territory, indicating a balance between buying and selling activities among insiders. Image: Barron’s

Valuation – Shiller CAPE P/E Ratio

Valuation – Shiller CAPE P/E Ratio While a high CAPE ratio doesn’t necessarily lead to an immediate market correction, it often correlates with lower returns in the future. Image: Topdown Charts

Sentiment – Net Bullish Ratio vs. S&P 500 Index

Net Bullish Sentiment vs. S&P 500 Index The net difference between bulls and bears indicates overall investor sentiment, which saw a sharp reversal last week following the presidential inauguration. Image: Real Investment Advice

S&P 500 Valuation – Shiller P/E Ratio at the Start of Presidency

S&P 500 Valuation – Shiller’s Cyclically-Adjusted Price-To-Earnings (CAPE) Ratio With the Shiller P/E ratio indicating an unusually high valuation for the U.S. stock market compared to the start of previous presidential terms, investors may need to moderate their expectations for future returns. Image: The Wall Street Journal

Company Insider Buy-Sell Ratio

Company Insider Buy-Sell Ratio As the S&P 500 continues its rally, corporate insider selling alone may not definitively predict a market downturn, but it can be a signal of executive caution or opportunistic profit-taking. Image: Bloomberg

Valuation – Price-to-Forward Earnings Ratios

Valuation – Price-to-Forward Earnings Ratios The U.S. stock market maintains a premium valuation compared to global markets, with the exception of India, leaving little room for error as it’s priced for perfection. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research