The S&P 500 Is Close to Its All-Time High. Should This Excite or Worry Investors Going Into 2026?

On Oct. 29, the S&P 500 hit an all-time high, reaching just over 6,890 (indexes are measured in points and not dollars like stocks or ETFs). As of the opening bell on Dec. 8, the index sits at 6,870, flirting with its all-time high.On one hand, this has been great news for investors who've owned shares of an S&P 500 ETF along the way, and some have leaned into the momentum. On the other hand, some are growing concerned that the index's high valuation puts it at a higher risk of a correction or pullback.As we head into 2026, should investors be excited or worried about where the S&P 500 stands? For most investors, it should be the former.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool