Monday, August 30, 2010

Why Market Risk May Be Higher Than You Think: Reason #1 of 5...

1. The stock market is already expensive. 

Stocks are about 20 times cyclically-adjusted earnings, according to data compiled by Yale University economics professor Robert Shiller. That's well above average, which, historically, has been about 16. This ratio has been a powerful predictor of long-term returns. Valuation is by far the most important issue for investors.


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