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Market Cap to GDP "is probably the best single measure of where valuations stand at any given moment."
S&P 500 Price to Earnings Ratio
The price earnings ratio is calculated by dividing a company's stock price by it's earnings per share. It is likely one of the best-known fundamental ratios for stock valuation.
S&P 500 Dividend Yield
The dividend yield indicates how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price. In other words, it measures how much "bang for your buck" you are getting from dividends.
Market Cap to GDP
Market cap to GDP is a long-term valuation indicator for equities, such as stocks. It has become popular in recent years, thanks to Warren Buffett.
Stocks vs. Gold and Silver
Which was the best investment in the past 30, 50, 80, or 100 years? This chart compares the performance of the S&P 500, the Dow Jones, Gold, and Silver.
US Stock Market Indices
This chart compares the performance of different US stock market indices, such as the S&P 500, the Dow Jones, the Nasdaq 100, the Wilshire 5000, and the Russel 2000.
Growth vs. Value Stocks
Which performed better in recent years, growth stocks or value stocks? Differentiating between these characteristics is a popular way to segment the US market.
Large-cap vs. Small-cap Stocks
Differentiating between large-cap and small-cap is a popular way to segment the US stock market. The term 'cap' refers to market capitalization and is calculated by multiplying the price of a stock by its number of shares outstanding.
Stock Market Indices Around the World
How performed American, Asian, and European stock market indices? The indices are converted into US Dollars, allowing for an accurate perfomance comparison.
Emerging Markets Indices
Which emerging market index performed the best? The indices are converted into US Dollars, allowing for an accurate perfomance comparison.
Developed World Indices
Which developed market index performed the best? The indices are converted into US Dollars, allowing for an accurate perfomance comparison.
Stocks to Commodities Ratio
The stocks to commodities ratio measures the S&P 500 relative to the commodity market index PPI (Producer Price Index).
Mining Stocks vs. Gold & Silver
How do mining companies perform compared to the physical metals that they produce? This chart goes back all the way back to 1939.
Gold to Silver Ratio
The gold silver ratio represents the number of silver ounces it takes to buy a single ounce of gold.
Copper to Gold Ratio
The copper to gold ratio indicates the number of ounces of gold it takes to buy an ounce of copper. The ratio is an indicator of the health of the global economy.
Oil to Gold Ratio
The oil to gold ratio indicates the number of ounces of gold it takes to buy a barrel of oil. Similar to the copper-gold-ratio, the oil-gold-ratio is an indicator of the health of the global economy.
Dow to Gold Ratio
The dow to gold ratio indicates the number of ounces of gold it takes to buy the shares in the Dow Jones Industrial Average index.
Real Estate to Gold Ratio
The real estate to gold ratio is a measure of relative value between gold and real estate. It indicates the number of ounces of gold required to purchase an average single family home in the United States.
Home Price to Income Ratio
How many times their annual income do families pay for their home? Historically this ratio has mostly rested between 3 and 4.
