Commentary

Investment Commentary – August 2018

August 13, 2018

While the U.S. stock market, by many broad, historical valuation measures, is alarmingly expensive, it remains reasonably priced in terms of the short-term profit perspective.

The price to 10-year earnings, the price to replacement cost, and the total stock market value relative to the size of the economy are all flashing warning signs.  However, based on a short-term earnings measure, such as the current price to earnings ratio and the current earnings yield, the market is still within a reasonable range.  It is possible some catalyst, such as an economic slowdown or sharp interest rate increase, could change the short-term dynamic at a time that historic valuation methods would not support current stock prices. 

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