Built on insights from MFS strategists, the analysis outlines why valuation remains a decisive force in long-term equity investing.
Record-high U.S. valuations, amplified by AI enthusiasm and liquidity tailwinds, narrow the margin for error and heighten the need for selectivity.
Household equity ownership and stretched valuation metrics suggest conditions where even modest earnings disappointments could pressure returns.
Disciplined, forward-looking valuation work—especially in high-growth and concentrated sectors—helps investors distinguish durable value from sentiment-driven price action.
To explore how valuation frameworks can guide positioning amid today’s extremes, the full report provides a detailed perspective.