Performance – Price Ratio of Emerging Markets to U.S. Equities

Performance – Price Ratio of Emerging Markets to U.S. Equities Following the global financial crisis, emerging market equities have continuously underperformed U.S. equities, leading to the current situation where the ratio between the two is at 50-years lows. Image: BofA Global Research

Insider Transactions Ratio

Insider Transactions Ratio The Insider Transactions Ratio is back in the bullish zone, indicating a positive sentiment among corporate insiders and potentially signaling a favorable outlook for the market. Image: Barron’s

Valuation – Distribution of Sector FY2 P/E Ratios Relative to S&P 500

Valuation – Distribution of Sector FY2 P/E Ratios Relative to S&P 500 The energy sector’s discount to the S&P 500 suggests potential investment opportunities for those who believe in the energy sector’s long-term growth prospects. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Valuation – S&P 500 Normalized P/E Ratio

Valuation – S&P 500 Normalized P/E Ratio At 22x, the S&P 500 is currently trading over 40% above the long-term average, which suggests that investors are willing to pay a premium for stocks in the index. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy

Valuation – S&P 500 Price/Earnings Ratio

Valuation – S&P 500 Price/Earnings Ratio The S&P 500 P/E multiple remains above the average level observed since 1990, indicating investors’ willingness to pay more for earnings, possibly due to optimism about future growth. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Performance – Ratio of Russell 2000 Index to Nasdaq-100 Index

Performance – Ratio of Russell 2000 Index to Nasdaq-100 Index The small-cap to large-cap stock ratio has reached a record-breaking low, suggesting that small-cap stocks may be undervalued compared to their larger counterparts. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

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

Sentiment – Net Bullish Ratio vs. S&P 500 Index In light of the lack of optimism observed among both retail and professional investors, could this sentiment potentially serve as a catalyst for an year-end rally for the S&P 500? Image: Real Investment Advice