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Q: How much importance do you place on the level of the cape ratio when making investment decisions? If one were retiring in the near future with the cape at near record levels. Should they not be concerned about equity returns being low over the next 10 years?
Asked by Joe on October 10, 2025
5i Research Answer:
The CAPE ratio often shows markets as being 'expensive' and over time has proven not to be an...
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