Stocks – Small Caps / Large Caps

Stocks – Small Caps / Large Caps Since late March, the bull market has followed the typical recession playbook, with the Russell 2000 outperforming the S&P 500. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

S&P 500 – Anatomy of a Decline

S&P 500 – Anatomy of a Decline Is this a new bull market? Not yet, although the S&P500 has gained 20% from the low of 2192. Image: Fidelity Investments

S&P 500 Forward P/E Ratio

S&P 500 Forward P/E Ratio S&P 500 to 3,550? “Bull markets don’t die of old age” but the forward P/E ratio of the S&P 500 remains at high level. Image: Truist

S&P 500 Index vs. MSCI EAFE Index

S&P 500 Index vs. MSCI EAFE Index Largely due to structural headwinds, international stocks have underperformed U.S. stocks significantly in this bull market, over the last ten years. It could continue next year as well. Image: LPL Research

Dow Jones Transportation Average vs. S&P 500

Dow Jones Transportation Average vs. S&P 500 This interesting chart suggests that the Dow Jones Transportation Average underperforms in secular bull markets. Actually, the S&P 500 had higher returns when the Dow Jones Transportation Average experienced negative momentum. Image: Oppenheimer & Co.