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Insider Transactions Ratio The Insider Transactions Ratio remains in bearish territory, indicating a prevailing sense of caution among corporate insiders. Image: Barron’s

Valuation – Real S&P 500 Index with Recessions and S&P 500 Shiller CAPE Ratio While valuations alone do not guarantee market movements, current elevated valuations of the S&P 500 are a point of concern that investors should be aware of. Image: Real Investment Advice

Volatility – U.S. Options Expiration The expiration of $2.9tn in options notional may lead to increased market volatility and price movements, driven by heightened trading activity, shifts in trader sentiment, and the mechanics in option exercise and settlement. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Valuation – S&P 500 CAPE Ratio A high CAPE ratio suggests caution but isn’t a reliable market timing indicator. Markets may remain overvalued for extended periods, typically leading to subdued long-term equity returns. Image: Deutsche Bank

Valuation – Forward 12-Month P/E Ratio for the S&P 500 Index When valuations remain elevated for an extended period, investors should be mindful of the potential for lower future returns, which could necessitate a more cautious approach to asset allocation and risk management. Image: Bloomberg

S&P 500 Market Concentration vs. 10-Year Annualized Forward Returns High concentration in the S&P 500 may boost short-term performance, but it often signals lower future returns, particularly during non-recessionary periods. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. Equities – Ratio of Insider Sellers to Buyers While the ratio of corporate insider sellers to buyers is increasing and can be interpreted as a warning sign for potential market volatility, it is still below its long-term average. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

S&P 500 Valuation – Shiller’s Cyclically-Adjusted Price-To-Earnings (CAPE) Ratio The Shiller CAPE ratio is high compared to historical norms. While valuation metrics aren’t reliable timing tools, investors should note that extended periods of high valuations typically lead to lower future returns. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

Copper to Gold Ratio and U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield The copper-to-gold ratio is often considered a leading indicator for the direction of the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield under certain market conditions. Image: The Daily Shot

Equity Market Concentration – Market Capitalization of 10 Largest Companies as Share of S&P 500 Total The concentration of the S&P 500 in its top 10 stocks has reached unprecedented levels, surpassing even those seen during the dot-com bubble. This trend raises concerns regarding market diversification and stability. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Performance – Price Ratio of Emerging Markets to U.S. Equities Since the global financial crisis, emerging market equities have continuously underperformed U.S. equities, leading to the current situation where the ratio between the two is at its lowest since 1969. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy