Is It Smart to Buy Stocks With the S&P 500 at Record Highs? History Has a Warning Investors Must See Before 2025

A strong economy and excitement surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) have supercharged the stock market. The benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has returned nearly 27% so far in 2024, notching 57 record highs in the process. The index most recently peaked at 6,090 on Dec. 6, and it currently trades just below that level.Most investors are wondering the same thing: Is it smart to buy stocks right now? The S&P 500 has historically performed well after reaching a record high, and the average bull market lasts much longer than the one currently underway. But there is also an alarm bell sounding that cannot be ignored: The S&P 500 is trading at a nearly unprecedented valuation.Here's what investors should know.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool