Investing in Stocks at Record High: Buffett’s Advice

Navigating Highs: Is the S&P 500 Too Risky Right Now?

As the S&P 500 hovers near an all-time high, investors are caught in a dilemma fueled by the past year's 31% surge. Confidence in the market has grown, largely driven by optimism around a "soft landing" scenario, where the Federal Reserve skillfully curbs inflation without plunging the economy into a recession. However, this rally has also led to stretched valuations, with the index trading at 20.9 times forward earnings—a notch above its five-year and ten-year averages.