Although valuation matters in the long-run, sentiment has a more immediate impact on share prices, Carey Hall wrote.
Carey Hall noted that "based on the equal weighted S&P 500, PE ratios are roughly at historical average levels."
Bank of AmericaThe reason for this is investor pessimism, particularly when it comes to long-term growth (LTG) expectations.
"Today's LTG suggests >25% price returns over the next 12 months for the S&P 500, all else equal."
According to Carey Hall, the best investment opportunities lie in the interactive media & services, household durables, media, passenger airlines, energy equipment & services, and insurance industries.
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