Buy The Dip Or Wait?
It may be tempting to buy stocks when these start falling. Investors may feel that a stock pulling back represents a “once in a year” opportunity. However, we believe that investors should be very cautious about this strategy.
Related reading
A Look Beneath The Surface
The stock market's start to 2022 has been fragile, as evidenced by the sell-off in several stocks. Last week, U.S. equities fell for the second week in a row, pushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq down 2.2% and 4.8%, respectively. Some equities and sectors have fallen even faster.
Cheaper Valuations May Boost Stocks
In 2021, the S&P 500 gained 27%, capping a third year of double-digit gains. Stocks are still cheaper than a year ago: the S&P 500 is currently selling at 21 times analysts' estimated earnings for the next 12 months, down from 22.8 times at the end of 2020.
When Is A Stock Overvalued?
How can we see if a stock is overvalued? It doesn’t need to be complex and investors can do a great job by tracking the evolution of a stock’s Price To Earnings ratio (for profitable companies) or Enterprise Value To Sales ratio (for growing companies).
Do Stocks Drive The Economy?
The recent stock market correction is more than just a reaction to economic uncertainties—it could actively contribute to an economic slowdown.