The difference in return is referred to as the equity risk premium and it's what you can expect from the overall stock market above a risk-free return in bonds. There's a vigorous debate among ...

While the equity risk premium may indicate that equities seem relatively expensive compared to bonds, we do caveat that as of Jan. 21, 2025, Q4 2024 S&P 500 earnings season has started off on a ...

As highlighted by market analysts on November 14, the S&P 500 equity risk premium has significantly shrunk, reaching near-zero lows. This new level is the lowest since 2000 when the value went ...