Tag Archives: S&P500
Priced for Perfection in an Imperfect World
Investors, having seen the light, race towards it with great expectations. The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ are, once again, near all-time highs. By the look of the lofty stock market indexes, the American economy must be operating at full tilt. Continue reading
Why Market Fundamentals Always Win in the End
The U.S. stock market, as measured by the S&P 500, is closing out another solid year. With just a few trading days left in 2025, it’s up over 17 percent. Once again, buy and hold index fund investors have been rewarded for their mindless rigor. Continue reading
How a Government Shutdown Can Restore American Independence
The clock is ticking. Congress has until the end of the month to avert a partial government shutdown. Federal agencies, and their dependent employees, are counting on a last-minute deal to keep the money flowing to their coffers. Continue reading
The CAPE Crusader Unveils a Bubble
When you see a CAPE of 37.05, you’re looking at a market that is more than twice as expensive as its long-term average. This isn’t a slight overpricing. Rather, it’s an extreme overvaluation. This is, in fact, a bubble. Continue reading
