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u/VotedOut · Reddit — r/wallstreetbets · January 12, 2026 at 20:19 · ⬆ 1 pts  | View on Reddit ↗
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Author argues S&P 500 valuations are extremely stretched using Buffett Indicator and CAPE.

Unpriced research observations (excluded from Calls and Returns):

SPX — AVOID The author argues that the S&P 500 is historically overvalued, citing a Buffett Indicator of 233%, a CAPE ratio of 40x, and mean reversion 2.38 standard deviations above trend. These extreme valuations imply poor forward returns or a coming correction, so investors should avoid the index. Exact non-equity contract requires separate historical validation; no generic proxy.

And that's just the overall S&P 500 view without going into the nonsensically extreme valuations of many individual stocks underneath the surface.

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