Stocks Are Expensive and Investors Are Getting Scared. Warren Buffett's 13-Word Rule Has Specific Advice for Both Conditions.

The market currently exhibits conflicting signals with investors experiencing fear (CNN Fear & Greed Index at 38) while valuation metrics like the Buffett Indicator (237%) and Shiller CAPE ratio suggest greed. Buffett's contrarian investing rule advises being fearful of overvalued growth stocks while seeking greedy opportunities in undervalued sectors like energy and healthcare. Success requires balancing both extremes rather than acting on a single indicator.