Risks Increased For A Stock Market Sell-Off

David Zanoni 12.21K Followers Follow Summary The S&P 500 faces heightened correction risk due to geopolitical tensions, elevated energy prices, and a historically high CAPE valuation. The current CAPE ratio of 41.41 rivals dot-com bubble levels, signaling significant overvaluation versus historical averages. Technical indicators, including bearish RSI divergence and declining MACD momentum, reinforce the market's vulnerability to negative catalysts. I recommend dollar-cost averaging into S&P 500 ETFs while selectively trimming winners to raise cash for potential post-correction opportunities. fotostorm/E+ via Getty Images There are multiple factors that have the S&P 500 ( SPY ) and other risk assets on notice for a possible correction. This includes geopolitical events, a high valuation, high energy continuing to drive inflation, and a bearish technical setup. This article was written by David Zanoni 12.21K Followers Follow David focuses on growth & momentum stocks that are reasonably priced and likely to outperform the market over the long-term. He is a long term investor of quality stocks and uses options for strategy. David told investors to buy in March 2009 at the bottom of the financial crisis. The S&P 500 increased 367% and the Nasdaq increased 685% from 2009 through 2019. He wants to help make people money by investing in high-quality growth stocks. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of IVV either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. The article is for informational purposes only (not a solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell stocks). David is not a registered investment adviser. Investors should do their own research or consult a financial adviser to determine what investments are appropriate for their individual situation. This article expresses my opinions, and I cannot guarantee that the information/results will be accurate. Investing in stocks involves risk and could result in losses. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.