S&P 500: Are stocks in a Bubble or Rational Exuberance?

Welcome to Episode 7 of The Art of Investing –

This week, Rich McDonald, Chris Fellingham, and Mark Holden dive into the strength of U.S. equities and ask the big question: can the S&P 500 keep climbing, or is a correction on the horizon? With U.S. indices testing record levels, shifting rate expectations, and mixed signals in global markets, the team break down what it all means for investors.

This week’s highlights include:

• Market update: S&P 500 nearing highs, Fed policy expectations, and global equity performance.
• Portfolio review: The latest allocation moves and how the team are balancing growth and caution.
• Risk & discipline: Why diversification and risk awareness are critical in bullish conditions.
• Investor psychology: How sentiment can distort decision-making when markets approach peaks.
• Practical investing takeaways: What this all means for positioning in 2025.

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