Relative Valuations: Less Than Meets the Eye
Despite a near six-year run by small-cap and value stocks, the relative opportunity in large cap and growth is somewhat limited.
Despite a near six-year run by small-cap and value stocks, the relative opportunity in large cap and growth is somewhat limited.
Normalized P/E ratios that adjust for earnings cyclicality suggest that these markets are quite a bit more expensive than do standard P/E metrics.
While much of the rally has been powered by fundamentals (i.e., rapidly rising earnings), recent returns have been boosted by enormous fund inflows that suggest a bit of frothiness is creeping into the asset class.
Investors continue to pour money into the sector, but high prices and low yields are likely to damp long-term returns.
Product innovation brings new opportunities, but also can significantly alter key performance drivers.
While secular inflation is likely to remain in check, investors should be prepared for potential cyclical inflationary spikes.
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While the recent resilience of the U.S. economy and financial markets has been impressive, valuations remain stretched.