Valuation – S&P 500 Forward PE Ratio

Valuation – S&P 500 Forward PE Ratio The forward P/E ratio of the S&P 500 is 19.77 and remains at high level. The historical range is about 15.5 to 17. Image: Bianco Research

MSCI ACWI and S&P 500 Forward P/E Multiple

MSCI ACWI and S&P 500 Forward P/E Multiple This year, the forward P/E multiple for global equities and for the S&P 500 increased by approximately 24%. Historically, multiples contract or remain flat following years of big multiple expansion. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

S&P 500 Average Returns Since 1926

S&P 500 Average Returns Since 1926 Historically, in the year following a double-digit gain, there have only been three years where the U.S. stock market has experienced a double-digit decline. Image: Ben Carlson

S&P 500 Average Return in December

S&P 500 Average Return in December Historically, the S&P 500 has done well in the second half of December. Image: LPL Research