Wall Street Is Flashing 1 Major Warning Sign, but Here's Why It's Still Smart to Invest Right Now

If the positive momentum holds up, 2024 will end up being another fantastic showing for the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). As of Dec. 17, the broad index had climbed 27% this year after rising 24% in 2023. Investors are very bullish as we look to 2025 and beyond.However, with the widely followed benchmark trading in record territory right now, valuations could be stretched. Investors should therefore pay attention to a key metric that might be flashing a major warning. (In fact, nervous investors sent the Dow sinking 10 straight trading days in mid-December.)But even after understanding this data point, it might still be a smart idea to invest your hard-earned capital. Here's what you need to know.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool