If a Bear Market Is Coming in 2027, I'm Making This 1 Move Right Now - Yahoo Finance
The article discusses indicators suggesting a potential bear market in 2027, such as high CAPE ratios and the 'Buffett indicator.' It advises investors to consider defensive stock strategies rather than stopping investment altogether.
Why it matters
Provides financial guidance for retail investors concerned about market valuation and economic volatility.
As the S&P 500 ( ^GSPC +0.59% ) gets closer to ending its fourth year of double-digit gains, can it keep going up? That's a question every investor should be thinking about. Artificial intelligence (AI) development is driving massive gains for tech companies, but the market is getting more and more expensive, and inflation is still booming.
That means that there's a good chance a bear market might be just around the corner. While investors should be prepared for bear markets and crashes at any time, if you haven't fortified your portfolio with protective stocks yet, now's the time to get started. There's one specific move I'd make today in case a bear market is coming in 2027.
There are many signs that the bull market might be at its tail end. The most obvious is how expensive it is.
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