We're Witnessing the Stock Market Do Something for Only the 3rd Time in the Last 100 Years, and History Is Crystal Clear on What's Next for Stocks

The S&P 500's Shiller P/E Ratio has exceeded 40 for only the third time in 100 years, with the previous two occurrences preceding major market declines (dot-com bubble and 2022 bear market). While current valuations are at historically elevated levels, the article emphasizes that patient long-term investors should view potential corrections as temporary opportunities, as bear markets average 286 days while bull markets last 3.6 times longer.