S&P 500 Technical Composite

S&P 500 Technical Composite A composite of technical breadth measures points to the S&P 500 being overbought, raising the likelihood of a selloff. Image: MarketDesk Research

S&P 500 Forward P/E Ratio and Subsequent 5-Year Returns

Forward P/E Ratio and Subsequent 5-Year Annualized Returns Given current U.S. stock market valuations, investors may need to lower their expectations for equity returns over the next five years. Image: J.P. Morgan Asset Management

S&P 500 Corrections and Bear Markets Since World War II

S&P 500 Corrections and Bear Markets Since World War II Corrections and bear markets, while inevitable and uncomfortable, often reset valuations—providing long-term investors a chance to reevaluate holdings and build positions at attractive levels. Image: Carson Investment Research

S&P 500 Annualized 10-Year Total Return Forecasts

S&P 500 Annualized 10-Year Total Return Forecasts Goldman Sachs forecasts a 3% average annualized total return for the S&P 500 over the next decade. This projection is notably lower than historical averages, driven by worries about elevated equity valuations. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. GDP vs. S&P 500 EPS

U.S. GDP vs. S&P 500 EPS The strong correlation between GDP growth and S&P 500 EPS underscores the importance of cautious investment strategies, particularly given current high market valuations and optimistic earnings forecasts. Image: Real Investment Advice

S&P 500 vs. Forward Earnings Estimates

S&P 500 vs. Forward Earnings Estimates While the outlook for corporate earnings in 2025 remains positive, the elevated market valuations mean that companies will need to deliver on these high expectations to sustain the bull market. Image: Yahoo Finance

Nominal S&P 500 Earnings Growth – Nominal GDP Growth

Nominal S&P 500 Earnings Growth – Nominal GDP Growth The rapid acceleration of U.S. corporate earnings growth over the past three decades, which has outpaced the broader U.S. economy, is a key factor behind today’s high market valuations—a trend that may persist. Image: Deutsche Bank

Scatter Plot Returns of P/E Multiples and S&P 500 1-Year Returns

Scatter Plot Returns of P/E Multiples and S&P 500 1-Year Returns The lack of correlation between the P/E ratio and the S&P 500’s one-year return suggests that investors should focus on long-term strategies rather than making decisions based solely on current valuations. Image: Carson Investment Research

S&P 500 Consensus Quarterly Earnings Actual and Consensus Estimates

S&P 500 Consensus Quarterly Earnings Actual and Consensus Estimates Despite a promising earnings outlook that could sustain market strength, investors would be wise to consider potential risks and already stretched market valuations. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

10-Year Annualized S&P 500 Returns

10-Year Annualized S&P 500 Returns Goldman Sachs predicts that the S&P 500 will achieve an average annualized return of only 3% in the coming decade, considerably below historical norms, reflecting concerns about high equity valuations. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research