Valuation Lens - August 12, 2026

China and real estate screen cheaper, while U.S. and emerging-market equities remain expensive against today’s modeled fair values.

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Valuation Lens - August 12, 2026

China screens cheaper while U.S. and emerging-market equities remain expensive

As of August 12, 2026 11 Asset Classes Valued 72 Valuation Instruments 1Y Treasury 4.03%
Research cutoff · Aug 13, 2026 · 03:59 UTC
WHAT THIS REPORT DOES How Valuation Lens estimates present fair value and identifies markets that look cheap, fair, or expensive.
VALUATION FRAMEWORK

Valuation Lens helps investors judge whether current market pricing looks cheap, fair, or expensive relative to modeled present fair value.

Each asset class is evaluated by comparing today’s market price with a distribution of defensible current economic values. That fair-value distribution is built from asset-specific fundamentals, expected growth and cash-flow progression, valuation relationships and multiples, interest-rate and real-yield conditions, historical valuation context, and other relevant economic anchors. The result is not a pure price target: it is a structured estimate of what the asset could reasonably be worth today under a range of economically defensible assumptions.

Undervalued vs overvalued

Where market price sits within the modeled fair-value distribution determines the valuation score: toward the lower tail means cheaper, toward the upper tail means more expensive, and near the center is closer to fair.

Decision-useful outputs

The report highlights fair-value gap, modeled expected return, expected edge versus the 1Y Treasury benchmark, and confidence in the valuation signal.

How to use it

Use the valuation score and fair-value curve as a disciplined decision aid alongside risk, diversification, and time-horizon considerations.

1Y Treasury benchmark 4.03% Low-risk return reference
Cheapest valuation China & HK +1.9 · Cheap
Most expensive valuation U.S. Equities -2.3 · Exceptionally expensive
Highest expected edge vs Treasury +7.0% Crypto
Cross-asset valuation & expected return

Valuation opportunity map

Green = cheaper relative to modeled fair value. Red = more expensive. Tiles are ordered from cheaper to more expensive.

CHEAPER +3-3 MORE EXPENSIVE
Select an asset to open its fair value, expected returns, historical calibration, key drivers, and risks.

Detailed valuation dashboard

M = Market price (100) · F = Median fair value · common axis 40–180
How to read the fair-value curve

Given today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, valuation relationships, interest rates, and other asset-specific economics, the chart shows the range of defensible current economic values.

M Market price normalized to 100 F Median modeled fair value P25–P75 central fair-value range P10–P90 wider fair-value range Curve width = fair-value uncertainty, not future-price volatility
Asset class Fair-value distribution Valuation Fair-value gap 1Y expected Expected edge vs 1Y Treasury Val. confidence
China & Hong Kong Equities
MCHI · Fair 112
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+1.9 Cheap +12.0% Fair 112 +8.0% -20% to +39% +4.0% Treasury 4.0% 81% high
Real Estate
VNQ · Fair 107
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+1.1 Somewhat cheap +7.1% Fair 107 +6.5% -18% to +31% +2.5% Treasury 4.0% 85% high
Japan Equities
EWJ · Fair 104
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406080100120140160180 M F
+0.9 Somewhat cheap +4.5% Fair 104 +7.0% -15% to +29% +3.0% Treasury 4.0% 84% high
Fixed Income
BND · Fair 101
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406080100120140160180 M F
+0.3 Fair +0.9% Fair 101 +4.9% -4% to +11% +0.9% Treasury 4.0% 93% high
Metals
GLD · Fair 102
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406080100120140160180 M F
+0.2 Fair +1.8% Fair 102 +5.0% -24% to +39% +1.0% Treasury 4.0% 76% moderate-high
Crypto
BTC-USD · Fair 106
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406080100120140160180 M F
+0.2 Fair +6.4% Fair 106 +11.0% -48% to +82% +7.0% Treasury 4.0% 57% moderate
Europe Equities
VGK · Fair 100
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406080100120140160180 M F
-0.1 Fair 0.0% Fair 100 +5.5% -17% to +29% +1.5% Treasury 4.0% 82% high
Developed Pacific Equities
EWA · Fair 97
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406080100120140160180 M F
-1.2 Somewhat expensive -2.8% Fair 97 +4.5% -16% to +26% +0.5% Treasury 4.0% 79% moderate-high
Energy
USO · Fair 94
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406080100120140160180 M F
-1.4 Expensive -6.4% Fair 94 +2.5% -30% to +38% -1.5% Treasury 4.0% 80% high
Emerging Markets Equities
EMXC · Fair 87
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406080100120140160180 M F
-2.2 Expensive -13.1% Fair 87 +4.0% -25% to +36% 0.0% Treasury 4.0% 79% moderate-high
US Equities
SPY · Fair 89
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406080100120140160180 M F
-2.3 Exceptionally expensive -10.7% Fair 89 +5.0% -18% to +25% +1.0% Treasury 4.0% 91% high
Per-asset-class details · select a row to expand
1 China & Hong Kong Equities MCHI · Median fair value 112 Valuation +1.9 Cheap Fair-value gap +12.0% vs market 100 Expected edge +4.0% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 81% high
VALUATION LENS China & Hong Kong Equities is cheap
406080100120140160180 M F
M Market 100 F Fair 112 P25–P75 103–119 P10–P90 95–129
MCHI China Broad Market
Last 55.08 · 2026-08-12
equity_fair_value_distribution_v3.0
RECENT PRICE CONTEXT · MCHI Recent Price Path vs Today’s Fair-Value Range

Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.

Close price Daily close point Daily high-low range Current P25–P75 fair range Current P10–P90 fair range Today’s median fair value
$54.47 $56.35 $58.23 $60.11 $61.98 Today’s Fair Value · $61.71 Jul 29 Jul 30 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $55.08
$51.36 $56.48 $61.60 $66.72 $71.84 Today’s Fair Value · $61.71 Jul 29 Jul 30 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $55.08
Vertical scale = actual benchmark price. Fair-value bands are today’s modeled values held constant across the historical dates; they are not historical fair-value estimates.
Fair-value distribution
P0589.6
P1094.9
P25103.4
Median112.0
Mean111.9
P75118.6
P90128.7
P95136.3
Market = 100. Fair-value index is normalized to today's market price and is not a price target.
Forward return range
1 year+8.0%
P10 -20.0% · P25 -6.0% · P75 +23.0% · P90 +39.0%
3Y annualized+7.0%
P10 -3.0% · P25 +2.0% · P75 +12.0% · P90 +17.0%
Expected-return scenarios are separate from today's fair-value estimate.
Historical return context
Long-run Treasury-beat base rate56%
Raw observations173
Effective sample19.9
History2011-03-31 → 2025-07-31
This is the benchmark's unconditional historical base rate, not a probability for today's valuation setup.
Key valuation metrics
MCHI P/E
14.1 x
Broad China benchmark
MCHI P/B
1.71 x
Broad China benchmark
MCHI trailing yield
1.97 %
12-month distribution yield
China Q2 GDP growth
4.30 % y/y
Weak domestic demand offsets export strength
Fair-value drivers
  • Broad China equity multiples are low relative to developed-market benchmarks.
Fair-value risks
  • Weak domestic demand and moderating fiscal support reduce confidence that low multiples will fully normalize.
Representative fair-value scenarios
Conservative value95
Conservative combination of weaker fundamentals and/or a higher required return.
Model weight 15%
Central value112
Central current-economics scenario using the weighted valuation-family mixture.
Model weight 40%
Constructive value129
Constructive combination of stronger fundamentals and/or a lower required return.
Model weight 15%
Historical/relative anchor118
Historical or institutional relative-valuation anchor translated into today's economic setting.
Model weight 15%
Fundamental anchor116
Current-fundamental valuation anchor incorporating growth, income/carry and asset-specific economics.
Model weight 15%
Valuation instruments
Only symbols with actual symbol-level valuation outputs are shown. Reference-only context symbols are omitted.
SymbolExposureLastFair valueValuation1Y expected
2800.HKHang Seng Index Tracker proxy 26.42 112 +1.9 · Cheap +8.0%
3033.HKHang Seng Technology Index proxy 4.820 112 +1.9 · Cheap +8.0%
3110.HKHong Kong High-Dividend Equity proxy 31.04 112 +1.9 · Cheap +8.0%
ASHRChina A-Shares proxy 35.03 112 +1.9 · Cheap +8.0%
CHIQChina Consumer Sector proxy 17.99 112 +1.9 · Cheap +8.0%
CQQQChina Technology Sector proxy 51.90 112 +1.9 · Cheap +8.0%
EWHHong Kong Broad Market proxy 22.45 112 +1.9 · Cheap +8.0%
FXIChina Large-Cap proxy 35.23 112 +1.9 · Cheap +8.0%
KWEBChina Internet Sector proxy 27.54 112 +1.9 · Cheap +8.0%
MCHIChina Broad Market direct 55.08 112 +1.9 · Cheap +8.0%
Method & data quality

Weighted empirical mixture of five semi-independent valuation families with explicit assumption perturbations; family anchors use current fundamentals, historical/peer context, discount rates, and asset-specific economics.

Limitations: Return-probability calibration is limited to historical base-rate context; no conditional calibrated probability passes the publication gate.

Sources: iShares / BlackRock · Vanguard

2 Real Estate VNQ · Median fair value 107 Valuation +1.1 Somewhat cheap Fair-value gap +7.1% vs market 100 Expected edge +2.5% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 85% high
VALUATION LENS Real Estate is somewhat cheap
406080100120140160180 M F
M Market 100 F Fair 107 P25–P75 99–113 P10–P90 91–122
VNQ US Real Estate
Last 97.31 · 2026-08-12
reit_fair_value_distribution_v3.0
RECENT PRICE CONTEXT · VNQ Recent Price Path vs Today’s Fair-Value Range

Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.

Close price Daily close point Daily high-low range Current P25–P75 fair range Current P10–P90 fair range Today’s median fair value
$95.98 $98.13 $100.27 $102.41 $104.56 Today’s Fair Value · $104.24 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $97.31
$87.29 $95.63 $103.97 $112.31 $120.65 Today’s Fair Value · $104.24 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $97.31
Vertical scale = actual benchmark price. Fair-value bands are today’s modeled values held constant across the historical dates; they are not historical fair-value estimates.
Fair-value distribution
P0586.0
P1091.3
P2599.0
Median107.1
Mean106.2
P75112.8
P90122.4
P95126.9
Market = 100. Fair-value index is normalized to today's market price and is not a price target.
Forward return range
1 year+6.5%
P10 -18.0% · P25 -5.0% · P75 +19.0% · P90 +31.0%
3Y annualized+6.0%
P10 -3.0% · P25 +1.5% · P75 +10.5% · P90 +15.0%
Expected-return scenarios are separate from today's fair-value estimate.
Historical return context
Long-run Treasury-beat base rate68%
Raw observations251
Effective sample26.0
History2004-09-30 → 2025-07-31
This is the benchmark's unconditional historical base rate, not a probability for today's valuation setup.
Key valuation metrics
Equity REIT FFO growth
14.8 % y/y
Q1 2026 Nareit industry tracker
Equity REIT NOI growth
5.60 % y/y
Q1 2026 Nareit industry tracker
Equity REIT occupancy
93.2 %
Q1 2026 Nareit industry tracker
10Y Treasury yield
4.70 %
Current discount-rate / cap-rate hurdle
Fair-value drivers
  • Strong FFO and NOI growth with high occupancy supports REIT cash-flow value.
  • Private commercial-property values have risen over the past year, providing a supportive cross-check.
Fair-value risks
  • A 10-year Treasury yield near 4.7% keeps cap-rate and financing hurdles elevated.
Representative fair-value scenarios
Conservative value91
Conservative combination of weaker fundamentals and/or a higher required return.
Model weight 15%
Central value107
Central current-economics scenario using the weighted valuation-family mixture.
Model weight 40%
Constructive value122
Constructive combination of stronger fundamentals and/or a lower required return.
Model weight 15%
Historical/relative anchor105
Historical or institutional relative-valuation anchor translated into today's economic setting.
Model weight 15%
Fundamental anchor109
Current-fundamental valuation anchor incorporating growth, income/carry and asset-specific economics.
Model weight 15%
Valuation instruments
Only symbols with actual symbol-level valuation outputs are shown. Reference-only context symbols are omitted.
SymbolExposureLastFair valueValuation1Y expected
REETGlobal Real Estate proxy 27.87 107 +1.1 · Somewhat cheap +6.5%
REMMortgage Real Estate proxy 21.98 107 +1.1 · Somewhat cheap +6.5%
REZResidential and Specialized REITs proxy 93.69 107 +1.1 · Somewhat cheap +6.5%
SRVRData Center and Digital REITs proxy 32.13 107 +1.1 · Somewhat cheap +6.5%
VNQUS Real Estate direct 97.31 107 +1.1 · Somewhat cheap +6.5%
XLREUS Real Estate Sector proxy 44.49 107 +1.1 · Somewhat cheap +6.5%
Method & data quality

Weighted empirical mixture of five semi-independent valuation families with explicit assumption perturbations; family anchors use current fundamentals, historical/peer context, discount rates, and asset-specific economics.

Limitations: Return-probability calibration is limited to historical base-rate context; no conditional calibrated probability passes the publication gate.

Sources: Green Street · Nareit

3 Japan Equities EWJ · Median fair value 104 Valuation +0.9 Somewhat cheap Fair-value gap +4.5% vs market 100 Expected edge +3.0% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 84% high
VALUATION LENS Japan Equities is somewhat cheap
406080100120140160180 M F
M Market 100 F Fair 104 P25–P75 98–109 P10–P90 92–117
EWJ Japan Broad Market
Last 97.79 · 2026-08-12
equity_fair_value_distribution_v3.0
RECENT PRICE CONTEXT · EWJ Recent Price Path vs Today’s Fair-Value Range

Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.

Close price Daily close point Daily high-low range Current P25–P75 fair range Current P10–P90 fair range Today’s median fair value
$90.03 $93.18 $96.34 $99.49 $102.64 Today’s Fair Value · $102.17 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $97.79
$88.33 $95.06 $101.78 $108.50 $115.23 Today’s Fair Value · $102.17 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $97.79
Vertical scale = actual benchmark price. Fair-value bands are today’s modeled values held constant across the historical dates; they are not historical fair-value estimates.
Fair-value distribution
P0587.3
P1091.6
P2598.0
Median104.5
Mean104.0
P75109.4
P90116.6
P95122.0
Market = 100. Fair-value index is normalized to today's market price and is not a price target.
Forward return range
1 year+7.0%
P10 -15.0% · P25 -4.0% · P75 +18.0% · P90 +29.0%
3Y annualized+6.5%
P10 -2.0% · P25 +2.5% · P75 +10.5% · P90 +14.5%
Expected-return scenarios are separate from today's fair-value estimate.
Historical return context
Long-run Treasury-beat base rate57%
Raw observations352
Effective sample37.7
History1996-04-30 → 2025-07-31
This is the benchmark's unconditional historical base rate, not a probability for today's valuation setup.
Key valuation metrics
EWJ P/E
19.3 x
Broad Japan benchmark
EWJ P/B
2.06 x
Broad Japan benchmark
EWJ trailing yield
3.80 %
12-month distribution yield
Fair-value drivers
  • A moderate broad-market multiple and a comparatively high distribution yield support current value.
Fair-value risks
  • The current multiple is no longer a deep discount, so fair value depends on earnings delivery and shareholder returns.
Representative fair-value scenarios
Conservative value92
Conservative combination of weaker fundamentals and/or a higher required return.
Model weight 15%
Central value104
Central current-economics scenario using the weighted valuation-family mixture.
Model weight 40%
Constructive value117
Constructive combination of stronger fundamentals and/or a lower required return.
Model weight 15%
Historical/relative anchor103
Historical or institutional relative-valuation anchor translated into today's economic setting.
Model weight 15%
Fundamental anchor106
Current-fundamental valuation anchor incorporating growth, income/carry and asset-specific economics.
Model weight 15%
Valuation instruments
Only symbols with actual symbol-level valuation outputs are shown. Reference-only context symbols are omitted.
SymbolExposureLastFair valueValuation1Y expected
DXJJapan Hedged Equity proxy 182.13 104 +0.9 · Somewhat cheap +7.0%
EWJJapan Broad Market direct 97.79 104 +0.9 · Somewhat cheap +7.0%
EWJVJapan Value Equity proxy 48.00 104 +0.9 · Somewhat cheap +7.0%
JPXNJapan JPX-Nikkei 400 proxy 104.71 104 +0.9 · Somewhat cheap +7.0%
SCJJapan Small-Cap Equity proxy 109.82 104 +0.9 · Somewhat cheap +7.0%
Method & data quality

Weighted empirical mixture of five semi-independent valuation families with explicit assumption perturbations; family anchors use current fundamentals, historical/peer context, discount rates, and asset-specific economics.

Limitations: Return-probability calibration is limited to historical base-rate context; no conditional calibrated probability passes the publication gate.

Sources: BlackRock · iShares / BlackRock

4 Fixed Income BND · Median fair value 101 Valuation +0.3 Fair Fair-value gap +0.9% vs market 100 Expected edge +0.9% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 93% high
VALUATION LENS Fixed Income is fair
406080100120140160180 M F
M Market 100 F Fair 101 P25–P75 99–102 P10–P90 97–105
BND US Broad Bond Market
Last 72.28 · 2026-08-12
fixed_income_fair_value_distribution_v3.0
RECENT PRICE CONTEXT · BND Recent Price Path vs Today’s Fair-Value Range

Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.

Close price Daily close point Daily high-low range Current P25–P75 fair range Current P10–P90 fair range Today’s median fair value
$71.82 $72.17 $72.51 $72.86 $73.21 Today’s Fair Value · $72.96 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $72.28
$69.91 $71.44 $72.98 $74.51 $76.04 Today’s Fair Value · $72.96 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $72.28
Vertical scale = actual benchmark price. Fair-value bands are today’s modeled values held constant across the historical dates; they are not historical fair-value estimates.
Fair-value distribution
P0595.5
P1097.1
P2598.9
Median100.9
Mean100.7
P75102.4
P90104.8
P95106.4
Market = 100. Fair-value index is normalized to today's market price and is not a price target.
Forward return range
1 year+4.9%
P10 -4.0% · P25 +1.0% · P75 +8.0% · P90 +11.0%
3Y annualized+4.6%
P10 +1.0% · P25 +3.0% · P75 +6.2% · P90 +7.8%
Expected-return scenarios are separate from today's fair-value estimate.
Historical return context
Long-run Treasury-beat base rate65%
Raw observations220
Effective sample20.8
History2007-04-30 → 2025-07-31
This is the benchmark's unconditional historical base rate, not a probability for today's valuation setup.
Key valuation metrics
BND yield to maturity
4.89 %
Starting carry anchor
BND yield to worst
4.88 %
Starting carry anchor
BND duration
5.70 years
Interest-rate sensitivity
IG option-adjusted spread
0.79 %
Tight credit-spread context
Fair-value drivers
  • BND's starting yield near 4.9% provides a strong carry anchor.
Fair-value risks
  • Intermediate duration leaves market value sensitive to further increases in Treasury yields.
  • Tight investment-grade spreads reduce the cushion from credit compensation.
Representative fair-value scenarios
Conservative value97
Conservative combination of weaker fundamentals and/or a higher required return.
Model weight 15%
Central value101
Central current-economics scenario using the weighted valuation-family mixture.
Model weight 40%
Constructive value105
Constructive combination of stronger fundamentals and/or a lower required return.
Model weight 15%
Historical/relative anchor100
Historical or institutional relative-valuation anchor translated into today's economic setting.
Model weight 15%
Fundamental anchor101
Current-fundamental valuation anchor incorporating growth, income/carry and asset-specific economics.
Model weight 15%
Valuation instruments
Only symbols with actual symbol-level valuation outputs are shown. Reference-only context symbols are omitted.
SymbolExposureLastFair valueValuation1Y expected
BNDUS Broad Bond Market direct 72.28 101 +0.3 · Fair +4.9%
HYGHigh-Yield Corporate Bonds proxy 79.61 101 +0.3 · Fair +4.9%
IEFIntermediate US Treasuries proxy 92.96 101 +0.3 · Fair +4.9%
LQDInvestment-Grade Corporate Bonds proxy 106.12 101 +0.3 · Fair +4.9%
SHYShort-Term US Treasuries proxy 81.92 101 +0.3 · Fair +4.9%
TIPInflation-Protected Treasuries proxy 106.92 101 +0.3 · Fair +4.9%
TLTLong-Term US Treasuries proxy 82.11 101 +0.3 · Fair +4.9%
Method & data quality

Weighted empirical mixture of five semi-independent valuation families with explicit assumption perturbations; family anchors use current fundamentals, historical/peer context, discount rates, and asset-specific economics.

Limitations: IG/HY spread inputs are marked SHORT_HISTORY and are secondary to BND yield, duration, and the Treasury curve.; Return-probability calibration is limited to historical base-rate context; no conditional calibrated probability passes the publication gate.

Sources: Vanguard

5 Metals GLD · Median fair value 102 Valuation +0.2 Fair Fair-value gap +1.8% vs market 100 Expected edge +1.0% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 76% moderate-high
VALUATION LENS Metals is fair
406080100120140160180 M F
M Market 100 F Fair 102 P25–P75 92–111 P10–P90 81–123
GLD Gold
Last 404.92 · 2026-08-12
metal_fair_value_distribution_v3.0
RECENT PRICE CONTEXT · GLD Recent Price Path vs Today’s Fair-Value Range

Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.

Close price Daily close point Daily high-low range Current P25–P75 fair range Current P10–P90 fair range Today’s median fair value
$366.89 $378.68 $390.46 $402.25 $414.04 Today’s Fair Value · $412.29 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $404.92
$321.46 $367.58 $413.69 $459.80 $505.91 Today’s Fair Value · $412.29 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $404.92
Vertical scale = actual benchmark price. Fair-value bands are today’s modeled values held constant across the historical dates; they are not historical fair-value estimates.
Fair-value distribution
P0575.7
P1081.5
P2592.3
Median101.8
Mean101.9
P75111.1
P90122.9
P95131.6
Market = 100. Fair-value index is normalized to today's market price and is not a price target.
Forward return range
1 year+5.0%
P10 -24.0% · P25 -9.0% · P75 +21.0% · P90 +39.0%
3Y annualized+4.5%
P10 -7.0% · P25 -1.0% · P75 +10.0% · P90 +17.0%
Expected-return scenarios are separate from today's fair-value estimate.
Historical return context
Long-run Treasury-beat base rate66%
Raw observations249
Effective sample28.0
History2004-11-30 → 2025-07-31
This is the benchmark's unconditional historical base rate, not a probability for today's valuation setup.
Key valuation metrics
10Y real Treasury yield
2.43 %
Opportunity-cost anchor for gold
Q2 central-bank gold purchases
288.9 tonnes
World Gold Council
Fair-value drivers
Fair-value risks
  • Positive real Treasury yields remain a material opportunity-cost headwind for non-yielding precious metals.
Representative fair-value scenarios
Conservative value81
Conservative combination of weaker fundamentals and/or a higher required return.
Model weight 15%
Central value102
Central current-economics scenario using the weighted valuation-family mixture.
Model weight 40%
Constructive value123
Constructive combination of stronger fundamentals and/or a lower required return.
Model weight 15%
Historical/relative anchor100
Historical or institutional relative-valuation anchor translated into today's economic setting.
Model weight 15%
Fundamental anchor102
Current-fundamental valuation anchor incorporating growth, income/carry and asset-specific economics.
Model weight 15%
Valuation instruments
Only symbols with actual symbol-level valuation outputs are shown. Reference-only context symbols are omitted.
SymbolExposureLastFair valueValuation1Y expected
CPERCopper proxy 40.02 102 +0.2 · Fair +5.0%
DBBBase Metals proxy 25.50 102 +0.2 · Fair +5.0%
GDXGold Miners proxy 90.96 102 +0.2 · Fair +5.0%
GLDGold direct 404.92 102 +0.2 · Fair +5.0%
PICKGlobal Metals and Mining proxy 63.67 102 +0.2 · Fair +5.0%
PPLTPlatinum proxy 15.94 102 +0.2 · Fair +5.0%
SLVSilver proxy 59.06 102 +0.2 · Fair +5.0%
Method & data quality

Weighted empirical mixture of five semi-independent valuation families with explicit assumption perturbations; family anchors use current fundamentals, historical/peer context, discount rates, and asset-specific economics.

Limitations: Commodity fair value is regime-sensitive and non-contractual; scenario dispersion is intentionally wide.; Return-probability calibration is limited to historical base-rate context; no conditional calibrated probability passes the publication gate.

Sources: World Gold Council · World Gold Council

6 Crypto BTC-USD · Median fair value 106 Valuation +0.2 Fair Fair-value gap +6.4% vs market 100 Expected edge +7.0% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 57% moderate
VALUATION LENS Crypto is fair
406080100120140160180 M F
M Market 100 F Fair 106 P25–P75 86–126 P10–P90 63–158
BTC-USD Bitcoin
Last 63,498.05 · 2026-08-12
crypto_fair_value_distribution_v3.0
RECENT PRICE CONTEXT · BTC-USD Recent Price Path vs Today’s Fair-Value Range

Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.

Close price Daily close point Daily high-low range Current P25–P75 fair range Current P10–P90 fair range Today’s median fair value
$62,012.66 $63,456.63 $64,900.6 $66,344.57 $67,788.55 Today’s Fair Value · $67,574.63 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 8 Aug 9 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $63,498.05
$37,083.18 $53,565.53 $70,047.87 $86,530.22 $103,012.57 Today’s Fair Value · $67,574.63 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 8 Aug 9 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $63,498.05
Vertical scale = actual benchmark price. Fair-value bands are today’s modeled values held constant across the historical dates; they are not historical fair-value estimates.
Fair-value distribution
P0550.1
P1063.1
P2586.0
Median106.4
Mean107.0
P75126.4
P90157.5
P95171.0
Market = 100. Fair-value index is normalized to today's market price and is not a price target.
Forward return range
1 year+11.0%
P10 -48.0% · P25 -23.0% · P75 +46.0% · P90 +82.0%
3Y annualized+12.0%
P10 -18.0% · P25 -5.0% · P75 +30.0% · P90 +50.0%
Expected-return scenarios are separate from today's fair-value estimate.
Key valuation metrics
Bitcoin median realized price
63000.0 USD
On-chain median cost basis
Bitcoin short-term holder cost basis
68700.0 USD
Recent-buyer cost basis
Bitcoin aggregate realized price
52800.0 USD
Aggregate on-chain cost basis
Fair-value drivers
  • Bitcoin trades near its median realized price and below the short-term-holder cost basis, providing some cost-basis support.
Fair-value risks
  • Spot remains above aggregate realized price and current demand is weak, so cost-basis anchors do not establish a deep intrinsic-value discount.
  • The historical return-calibration sample is insufficient for a publication-grade Treasury-beat base rate or conditional probability.
Representative fair-value scenarios
Conservative value63
Conservative combination of weaker fundamentals and/or a higher required return.
Model weight 15%
Central value106
Central current-economics scenario using the weighted valuation-family mixture.
Model weight 40%
Constructive value158
Constructive combination of stronger fundamentals and/or a lower required return.
Model weight 15%
Historical/relative anchor96
Historical or institutional relative-valuation anchor translated into today's economic setting.
Model weight 15%
Fundamental anchor110
Current-fundamental valuation anchor incorporating growth, income/carry and asset-specific economics.
Model weight 15%
Valuation instruments
Only symbols with actual symbol-level valuation outputs are shown. Reference-only context symbols are omitted.
SymbolExposureLastFair valueValuation1Y expected
ADA-USDCardano proxy 0.18313 106 +0.2 · Fair +11.0%
BNB-USDBNB proxy 611.23 106 +0.2 · Fair +11.0%
BTC-USDBitcoin direct 63,498.05 106 +0.2 · Fair +11.0%
ETH-USDEthereum proxy 1,884.84 106 +0.2 · Fair +11.0%
SOL-USDSolana proxy 75.91 106 +0.2 · Fair +11.0%
XRP-USDXRP proxy 1.009 106 +0.2 · Fair +11.0%
Method & data quality

Weighted empirical mixture of five semi-independent valuation families with explicit assumption perturbations; family anchors use current fundamentals, historical/peer context, discount rates, and asset-specific economics.

Limitations: Crypto lacks contractual cash flows and has insufficient completed 12-month calibration history; fair-value dispersion is intentionally wide and model confidence is lower.; Return-probability calibration is limited to historical base-rate context; no conditional calibrated probability passes the publication gate.

Sources: Glassnode

7 Europe Equities VGK · Median fair value 100 Valuation -0.1 Fair Fair-value gap 0.0% vs market 100 Expected edge +1.5% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 82% high
VALUATION LENS Europe Equities is fair
406080100120140160180 M F
M Market 100 F Fair 100 P25–P75 94–105 P10–P90 87–111
VGK Europe Broad Market
Last 92.25 · 2026-08-12
equity_fair_value_distribution_v3.0
RECENT PRICE CONTEXT · VGK Recent Price Path vs Today’s Fair-Value Range

Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped. Partial recent history.

Close price Daily close point Daily high-low range Current P25–P75 fair range Current P10–P90 fair range Today’s median fair value
$88.12 $89.37 $90.63 $91.88 $93.13 Today’s Fair Value · $92.28 Jul 29 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Now $92.30
$79.37 $85.52 $91.66 $97.80 $103.95 Today’s Fair Value · $92.28 Jul 29 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Now $92.30
Vertical scale = actual benchmark price. Fair-value bands are today’s modeled values held constant across the historical dates; they are not historical fair-value estimates.
Fair-value distribution
P0583.5
P1087.3
P2594.0
Median100.0
Mean99.4
P75105.1
P90111.5
P95116.5
Market = 100. Fair-value index is normalized to today's market price and is not a price target.
Forward return range
1 year+5.5%
P10 -17.0% · P25 -5.0% · P75 +17.0% · P90 +29.0%
3Y annualized+5.5%
P10 -3.0% · P25 +1.5% · P75 +9.5% · P90 +13.5%
Expected-return scenarios are separate from today's fair-value estimate.
Historical return context
Long-run Treasury-beat base rate62%
Raw observations245
Effective sample27.2
History2005-03-31 → 2025-07-31
This is the benchmark's unconditional historical base rate, not a probability for today's valuation setup.
Key valuation metrics
VGK P/E
18.0 x
Portfolio valuation as of Jun 30, 2026
VGK earnings growth rate
9.98 %
Portfolio earnings-growth context
Vanguard developed ex-U.S. return prior
5.50 % annualized
Midpoint of 4.5%-6.5% 10Y range; not a 1Y forecast
Fair-value drivers
  • Moderate earnings growth and a lower multiple than U.S. large caps support a near-fair valuation range.
Fair-value risks
  • Valuation has become more stretched across developed ex-U.S. markets, limiting upside from multiple expansion.
Representative fair-value scenarios
Conservative value87
Conservative combination of weaker fundamentals and/or a higher required return.
Model weight 15%
Central value100
Central current-economics scenario using the weighted valuation-family mixture.
Model weight 40%
Constructive value111
Constructive combination of stronger fundamentals and/or a lower required return.
Model weight 15%
Historical/relative anchor98
Historical or institutional relative-valuation anchor translated into today's economic setting.
Model weight 15%
Fundamental anchor101
Current-fundamental valuation anchor incorporating growth, income/carry and asset-specific economics.
Model weight 15%
Valuation instruments
Only symbols with actual symbol-level valuation outputs are shown. Reference-only context symbols are omitted.
SymbolExposureLastFair valueValuation1Y expected
EWGGermany Index proxy 43.87 100 -0.1 · Fair +5.5%
EWLSwitzerland Index proxy 63.65 100 -0.1 · Fair +5.5%
EWQFrance Index proxy 47.51 100 -0.1 · Fair +5.5%
EWUUnited Kingdom Index proxy 48.37 100 -0.1 · Fair +5.5%
EZUEurozone Equity Index proxy 71.69 100 -0.1 · Fair +5.5%
VGKEurope Broad Market direct 92.25 100 -0.1 · Fair +5.5%
Method & data quality

Weighted empirical mixture of five semi-independent valuation families with explicit assumption perturbations; family anchors use current fundamentals, historical/peer context, discount rates, and asset-specific economics.

Limitations: Latest recent-price row is 2026-08-11 while the current benchmark snapshot is 2026-08-12.; Only 19 valid recent sessions were available for the representative benchmark.; Return-probability calibration is limited to historical base-rate context; no conditional calibrated probability passes the publication gate.

Sources: Vanguard · Vanguard

8 Developed Pacific Equities EWA · Median fair value 97 Valuation -1.2 Somewhat expensive Fair-value gap -2.8% vs market 100 Expected edge +0.5% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 79% moderate-high
VALUATION LENS Developed Pacific Equities is somewhat expensive
406080100120140160180 M F
M Market 100 F Fair 97 P25–P75 89–104 P10–P90 81–113
EWA Australia Broad Market
Last 29.89 · 2026-08-12
equity_fair_value_distribution_v3.0
RECENT PRICE CONTEXT · EWA Recent Price Path vs Today’s Fair-Value Range

Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.

Close price Daily close point Daily high-low range Current P25–P75 fair range Current P10–P90 fair range Today’s median fair value
$28.77 $29.25 $29.74 $30.22 $30.70 Today’s Fair Value · $29.05 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $29.89
$23.75 $26.38 $29.02 $31.66 $34.29 Today’s Fair Value · $29.05 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $29.89
Vertical scale = actual benchmark price. Fair-value bands are today’s modeled values held constant across the historical dates; they are not historical fair-value estimates.
Fair-value distribution
P0575.2
P1081.0
P2589.3
Median97.2
Mean96.7
P75103.7
P90113.1
P95117.1
Market = 100. Fair-value index is normalized to today's market price and is not a price target.
Forward return range
1 year+4.5%
P10 -16.0% · P25 -5.0% · P75 +15.0% · P90 +26.0%
3Y annualized+5.0%
P10 -3.0% · P25 +1.0% · P75 +8.5% · P90 +12.5%
Expected-return scenarios are separate from today's fair-value estimate.
Historical return context
Long-run Treasury-beat base rate63%
Raw observations352
Effective sample44.3
History1996-04-30 → 2025-07-31
This is the benchmark's unconditional historical base rate, not a probability for today's valuation setup.
Key valuation metrics
EWA P/E
22.3 x
Australia representative benchmark
EWA P/B
2.75 x
Australia representative benchmark
EWA trailing yield
2.89 %
12-month distribution yield
RBA cash rate
4.35 %
Current local discount-rate context
Fair-value drivers
Fair-value risks
Representative fair-value scenarios
Conservative value81
Conservative combination of weaker fundamentals and/or a higher required return.
Model weight 15%
Central value97
Central current-economics scenario using the weighted valuation-family mixture.
Model weight 40%
Constructive value113
Constructive combination of stronger fundamentals and/or a lower required return.
Model weight 15%
Historical/relative anchor100
Historical or institutional relative-valuation anchor translated into today's economic setting.
Model weight 15%
Fundamental anchor97
Current-fundamental valuation anchor incorporating growth, income/carry and asset-specific economics.
Model weight 15%
Valuation instruments
Only symbols with actual symbol-level valuation outputs are shown. Reference-only context symbols are omitted.
SymbolExposureLastFair valueValuation1Y expected
ENZLNew Zealand Broad Market proxy 46.90 97 -1.2 · Somewhat expensive +4.5%
EWAAustralia Broad Market direct 29.89 97 -1.2 · Somewhat expensive +4.5%
EWSSingapore Broad Market proxy 33.64 97 -1.2 · Somewhat expensive +4.5%
Method & data quality

Weighted empirical mixture of five semi-independent valuation families with explicit assumption perturbations; family anchors use current fundamentals, historical/peer context, discount rates, and asset-specific economics.

Limitations: Return-probability calibration is limited to historical base-rate context; no conditional calibrated probability passes the publication gate.

Sources: iShares / BlackRock · Reserve Bank of Australia

9 Energy USO · Median fair value 94 Valuation -1.4 Expensive Fair-value gap -6.4% vs market 100 Expected edge -1.5% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 80% high
VALUATION LENS Energy is expensive
406080100120140160180 M F
M Market 100 F Fair 94 P25–P75 84–103 P10–P90 73–114
USO US Crude Oil
Last 127.30 · 2026-08-12
energy_fair_value_distribution_v3.0
RECENT PRICE CONTEXT · USO Recent Price Path vs Today’s Fair-Value Range

Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.

Close price Daily close point Daily high-low range Current P25–P75 fair range Current P10–P90 fair range Today’s median fair value
$113.18 $117.80 $122.42 $127.04 $131.66 Today’s Fair Value · $119.20 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $127.30
$90.29 $104.61 $118.94 $133.27 $147.60 Today’s Fair Value · $119.20 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $127.30
Vertical scale = actual benchmark price. Fair-value bands are today’s modeled values held constant across the historical dates; they are not historical fair-value estimates.
Fair-value distribution
P0567.8
P1073.0
P2584.2
Median93.6
Mean93.2
P75102.5
P90113.9
P95121.7
Market = 100. Fair-value index is normalized to today's market price and is not a price target.
Forward return range
1 year+2.5%
P10 -30.0% · P25 -12.0% · P75 +20.0% · P90 +38.0%
3Y annualized+3.0%
P10 -8.0% · P25 -2.0% · P75 +9.0% · P90 +15.0%
Expected-return scenarios are separate from today's fair-value estimate.
Historical return context
Long-run Treasury-beat base rate44%
Raw observations232
Effective sample44.8
History2006-04-30 → 2025-07-31
This is the benchmark's unconditional historical base rate, not a probability for today's valuation setup.
Key valuation metrics
Brent Q3 2026 forecast
85.0 USD/bbl
EIA near-term scarcity anchor
Brent 2027 forecast
69.0 USD/bbl
EIA normalization anchor
Q3 global inventory draw
3.80 million b/d
EIA supply-demand balance
Fair-value drivers
Fair-value risks
Representative fair-value scenarios
Conservative value73
Conservative combination of weaker fundamentals and/or a higher required return.
Model weight 15%
Central value94
Central current-economics scenario using the weighted valuation-family mixture.
Model weight 40%
Constructive value114
Constructive combination of stronger fundamentals and/or a lower required return.
Model weight 15%
Historical/relative anchor90
Historical or institutional relative-valuation anchor translated into today's economic setting.
Model weight 15%
Fundamental anchor94
Current-fundamental valuation anchor incorporating growth, income/carry and asset-specific economics.
Model weight 15%
Valuation instruments
Only symbols with actual symbol-level valuation outputs are shown. Reference-only context symbols are omitted.
SymbolExposureLastFair valueValuation1Y expected
BNOBrent Crude Oil proxy 50.72 94 -1.4 · Expensive +2.5%
UNGNatural Gas proxy 10.20 94 -1.4 · Expensive +2.5%
USOUS Crude Oil direct 127.30 94 -1.4 · Expensive +2.5%
XLEUS Energy Sector proxy 61.03 94 -1.4 · Expensive +2.5%
XOPOil and Gas Producers proxy 178.58 94 -1.4 · Expensive +2.5%
Method & data quality

Weighted empirical mixture of five semi-independent valuation families with explicit assumption perturbations; family anchors use current fundamentals, historical/peer context, discount rates, and asset-specific economics.

Limitations: Commodity fair value is regime-sensitive and non-contractual; scenario dispersion is intentionally wide.; Return-probability calibration is limited to historical base-rate context; no conditional calibrated probability passes the publication gate.

Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration

10 Emerging Markets Equities EMXC · Median fair value 87 Valuation -2.2 Expensive Fair-value gap -13.1% vs market 100 Expected edge 0.0% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 79% moderate-high
VALUATION LENS Emerging Markets Equities is expensive
406080100120140160180 M F
M Market 100 F Fair 87 P25–P75 81–95 P10–P90 73–103
EMXC Emerging Markets Ex-China
Last 96.83 · 2026-08-12
equity_fair_value_distribution_v3.0
RECENT PRICE CONTEXT · EMXC Recent Price Path vs Today’s Fair-Value Range

Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.

Close price Daily close point Daily high-low range Current P25–P75 fair range Current P10–P90 fair range Today’s median fair value
$83.59 $87.09 $90.59 $94.09 $97.59 Today’s Fair Value · $84.11 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $96.83
$69.50 $77.39 $85.28 $93.17 $101.05 Today’s Fair Value · $84.11 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $96.83
Vertical scale = actual benchmark price. Fair-value bands are today’s modeled values held constant across the historical dates; they are not historical fair-value estimates.
Fair-value distribution
P0568.4
P1073.3
P2581.0
Median86.9
Mean87.3
P7594.9
P90102.9
P95105.2
Market = 100. Fair-value index is normalized to today's market price and is not a price target.
Forward return range
1 year+4.0%
P10 -25.0% · P25 -9.0% · P75 +20.0% · P90 +36.0%
3Y annualized+4.5%
P10 -5.0% · P25 0.0% · P75 +9.5% · P90 +14.0%
Expected-return scenarios are separate from today's fair-value estimate.
Historical return context
Long-run Treasury-beat base rate64%
Raw observations245
Effective sample30.7
History2005-03-31 → 2025-07-31
This is the benchmark's unconditional historical base rate, not a probability for today's valuation setup.
Key valuation metrics
EMXC P/E
21.4 x
Emerging markets ex-China benchmark
EMXC P/B
3.13 x
Emerging markets ex-China benchmark
EMXC trailing yield
2.06 %
12-month distribution yield
Vanguard long-run EM return prior
3.00 % annualized
Midpoint of 2%-4% 10Y range; not a 1Y forecast
Fair-value drivers
  • High expected earnings growth in parts of emerging Asia can support elevated justified values if delivered.
Fair-value risks
  • EMXC earnings and book multiples are rich, while institutional historical context flags broad EM valuations near extremes.
Representative fair-value scenarios
Conservative value73
Conservative combination of weaker fundamentals and/or a higher required return.
Model weight 15%
Central value87
Central current-economics scenario using the weighted valuation-family mixture.
Model weight 40%
Constructive value103
Constructive combination of stronger fundamentals and/or a lower required return.
Model weight 15%
Historical/relative anchor82
Historical or institutional relative-valuation anchor translated into today's economic setting.
Model weight 15%
Fundamental anchor87
Current-fundamental valuation anchor incorporating growth, income/carry and asset-specific economics.
Model weight 15%
Valuation instruments
Only symbols with actual symbol-level valuation outputs are shown. Reference-only context symbols are omitted.
SymbolExposureLastFair valueValuation1Y expected
EMXCEmerging Markets Ex-China direct 96.83 87 -2.2 · Expensive +4.0%
EWTTaiwan Index proxy 106.18 87 -2.2 · Expensive +4.0%
EWYSouth Korea Index proxy 175.87 87 -2.2 · Expensive +4.0%
EWZBrazil Index proxy 33.86 87 -2.2 · Expensive +4.0%
EZASouth Africa Index proxy 68.33 87 -2.2 · Expensive +4.0%
INDAIndia Index proxy 49.95 87 -2.2 · Expensive +4.0%
VWOEmerging Markets Broad Index proxy 60.41 87 -2.2 · Expensive +4.0%
Method & data quality

Weighted empirical mixture of five semi-independent valuation families with explicit assumption perturbations; family anchors use current fundamentals, historical/peer context, discount rates, and asset-specific economics.

Limitations: The production asset class is ex-China (EMXC), while upstream return calibration uses VWO as a proxy; the proxy designation is preserved.; Return-probability calibration is limited to historical base-rate context; no conditional calibrated probability passes the publication gate.

Sources: iShares / BlackRock · Vanguard

11 US Equities SPY · Median fair value 89 Valuation -2.3 Exceptionally expensive Fair-value gap -10.7% vs market 100 Expected edge +1.0% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 91% high
VALUATION LENS US Equities is exceptionally expensive
406080100120140160180 M F
M Market 100 F Fair 89 P25–P75 83–98 P10–P90 78–103
SPY US Large-Cap Index
Last 772.49 · 2026-08-12
equity_fair_value_distribution_v3.0
RECENT PRICE CONTEXT · SPY Recent Price Path vs Today’s Fair-Value Range

Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.

Close price Daily close point Daily high-low range Current P25–P75 fair range Current P10–P90 fair range Today’s median fair value
$686.59 $710.03 $733.46 $756.89 $780.32 Today’s Fair Value · $690.07 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $772.49
$596.12 $648.87 $701.61 $754.36 $807.11 Today’s Fair Value · $690.07 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Now $772.49
Vertical scale = actual benchmark price. Fair-value bands are today’s modeled values held constant across the historical dates; they are not historical fair-value estimates.
Fair-value distribution
P0575.1
P1078.4
P2583.4
Median89.3
Mean90.0
P7597.8
P90103.2
P95106.4
Market = 100. Fair-value index is normalized to today's market price and is not a price target.
Forward return range
1 year+5.0%
P10 -18.0% · P25 -7.0% · P75 +16.0% · P90 +25.0%
3Y annualized+4.8%
P10 -4.0% · P25 +1.0% · P75 +8.5% · P90 +12.0%
Expected-return scenarios are separate from today's fair-value estimate.
Historical return context
Long-run Treasury-beat base rate80%
Raw observations391
Effective sample31.0
History1993-01-31 → 2025-07-31
This is the benchmark's unconditional historical base rate, not a probability for today's valuation setup.
Key valuation metrics
Forward P/E
21.6 x
SPY FY1 P/E as of Aug 11, 2026
Estimated 3-5Y EPS growth
16.7 %
SPY holdings estimate
Shiller CAPE
41.2 x
98.97th percentile of full supplied history
10Y real Treasury yield
2.43 %
Current real discount-rate anchor
Fair-value drivers
Fair-value risks
  • Forward P/E and Shiller CAPE are both elevated, leaving little valuation cushion if growth expectations normalize.
  • Positive real Treasury yields raise the discount-rate hurdle for long-duration cash flows.
Representative fair-value scenarios
Conservative value78
Conservative combination of weaker fundamentals and/or a higher required return.
Model weight 15%
Central value89
Central current-economics scenario using the weighted valuation-family mixture.
Model weight 40%
Constructive value103
Constructive combination of stronger fundamentals and/or a lower required return.
Model weight 15%
Historical/relative anchor82
Historical or institutional relative-valuation anchor translated into today's economic setting.
Model weight 15%
Fundamental anchor94
Current-fundamental valuation anchor incorporating growth, income/carry and asset-specific economics.
Model weight 15%
Valuation instruments
Only symbols with actual symbol-level valuation outputs are shown. Reference-only context symbols are omitted.
SymbolExposureLastFair valueValuation1Y expected
DIAUS Blue-Chip Index proxy 537.15 89 -2.3 · Exceptionally expensive +5.0%
IWMUS Small-Cap Index proxy 302.71 89 -2.3 · Exceptionally expensive +5.0%
QQQUS Technology Index proxy 723.70 89 -2.3 · Exceptionally expensive +5.0%
RSPUS Equal-Weight Index proxy 221.08 89 -2.3 · Exceptionally expensive +5.0%
SMHUS Semiconductor Sector proxy 584.83 89 -2.3 · Exceptionally expensive +5.0%
SPYUS Large-Cap Index direct 772.49 89 -2.3 · Exceptionally expensive +5.0%
XLFUS Financial Sector proxy 57.92 89 -2.3 · Exceptionally expensive +5.0%
XLIUS Industrial Sector proxy 185.88 89 -2.3 · Exceptionally expensive +5.0%
XLVUS Healthcare Sector proxy 168.44 89 -2.3 · Exceptionally expensive +5.0%
XLYUS Consumer Discretionary Sector proxy 117.89 89 -2.3 · Exceptionally expensive +5.0%
Method & data quality

Weighted empirical mixture of five semi-independent valuation families with explicit assumption perturbations; family anchors use current fundamentals, historical/peer context, discount rates, and asset-specific economics.

Limitations: Shiller earnings input is aging and not a true publication-vintage reconstruction; it is used as long-history context, not as a standalone fair-value estimator.; Return-probability calibration is limited to historical base-rate context; no conditional calibrated probability passes the publication gate.

Sources: State Street Global Advisors · Vanguard

Valuation instruments 72
Only instruments with usable valuation outputs are shown. Reference-only context symbols are omitted.
2800.HK proxy
Hang Seng Index Tracker
China & Hong Kong Equities
Last 26.42 Fair 112 Val. +1.9 1Y +8.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
3033.HK proxy
Hang Seng Technology Index
China & Hong Kong Equities
Last 4.820 Fair 112 Val. +1.9 1Y +8.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
3110.HK proxy
Hong Kong High-Dividend Equity
China & Hong Kong Equities
Last 31.04 Fair 112 Val. +1.9 1Y +8.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
ADA-USD proxy
Cardano
Crypto
Last 0.18313 Fair 106 Val. +0.2 1Y +11.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
ASHR proxy
China A-Shares
China & Hong Kong Equities
Last 35.03 Fair 112 Val. +1.9 1Y +8.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
BNB-USD proxy
BNB
Crypto
Last 611.23 Fair 106 Val. +0.2 1Y +11.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
BND direct
US Broad Bond Market
Fixed Income
Last 72.28 Fair 101 Val. +0.3 1Y +4.9%
Representative benchmark anchoring the asset-class market price and fair-value distribution.
BNO proxy
Brent Crude Oil
Energy
Last 50.72 Fair 94 Val. -1.4 1Y +2.5%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
BTC-USD direct
Bitcoin
Crypto
Last 63,498.05 Fair 106 Val. +0.2 1Y +11.0%
Representative benchmark anchoring the asset-class market price and fair-value distribution.
CHIQ proxy
China Consumer Sector
China & Hong Kong Equities
Last 17.99 Fair 112 Val. +1.9 1Y +8.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
CPER proxy
Copper
Metals
Last 40.02 Fair 102 Val. +0.2 1Y +5.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
CQQQ proxy
China Technology Sector
China & Hong Kong Equities
Last 51.90 Fair 112 Val. +1.9 1Y +8.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
DBB proxy
Base Metals
Metals
Last 25.50 Fair 102 Val. +0.2 1Y +5.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
DIA proxy
US Blue-Chip Index
US Equities
Last 537.15 Fair 89 Val. -2.3 1Y +5.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
DXJ proxy
Japan Hedged Equity
Japan Equities
Last 182.13 Fair 104 Val. +0.9 1Y +7.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
EMXC direct
Emerging Markets Ex-China
Emerging Markets Equities
Last 96.83 Fair 87 Val. -2.2 1Y +4.0%
Representative benchmark anchoring the asset-class market price and fair-value distribution.
ENZL proxy
New Zealand Broad Market
Developed Pacific Equities
Last 46.90 Fair 97 Val. -1.2 1Y +4.5%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
ETH-USD proxy
Ethereum
Crypto
Last 1,884.84 Fair 106 Val. +0.2 1Y +11.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
EWA direct
Australia Broad Market
Developed Pacific Equities
Last 29.89 Fair 97 Val. -1.2 1Y +4.5%
Representative benchmark anchoring the asset-class market price and fair-value distribution.
EWG proxy
Germany Index
Europe Equities
Last 43.87 Fair 100 Val. -0.1 1Y +5.5%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
EWH proxy
Hong Kong Broad Market
China & Hong Kong Equities
Last 22.45 Fair 112 Val. +1.9 1Y +8.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
EWJ direct
Japan Broad Market
Japan Equities
Last 97.79 Fair 104 Val. +0.9 1Y +7.0%
Representative benchmark anchoring the asset-class market price and fair-value distribution.
EWJV proxy
Japan Value Equity
Japan Equities
Last 48.00 Fair 104 Val. +0.9 1Y +7.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
EWL proxy
Switzerland Index
Europe Equities
Last 63.65 Fair 100 Val. -0.1 1Y +5.5%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
EWQ proxy
France Index
Europe Equities
Last 47.51 Fair 100 Val. -0.1 1Y +5.5%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
EWS proxy
Singapore Broad Market
Developed Pacific Equities
Last 33.64 Fair 97 Val. -1.2 1Y +4.5%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
EWT proxy
Taiwan Index
Emerging Markets Equities
Last 106.18 Fair 87 Val. -2.2 1Y +4.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
EWU proxy
United Kingdom Index
Europe Equities
Last 48.37 Fair 100 Val. -0.1 1Y +5.5%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
EWY proxy
South Korea Index
Emerging Markets Equities
Last 175.87 Fair 87 Val. -2.2 1Y +4.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
EWZ proxy
Brazil Index
Emerging Markets Equities
Last 33.86 Fair 87 Val. -2.2 1Y +4.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
EZA proxy
South Africa Index
Emerging Markets Equities
Last 68.33 Fair 87 Val. -2.2 1Y +4.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
EZU proxy
Eurozone Equity Index
Europe Equities
Last 71.69 Fair 100 Val. -0.1 1Y +5.5%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
FXI proxy
China Large-Cap
China & Hong Kong Equities
Last 35.23 Fair 112 Val. +1.9 1Y +8.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
GDX proxy
Gold Miners
Metals
Last 90.96 Fair 102 Val. +0.2 1Y +5.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
GLD direct
Gold
Metals
Last 404.92 Fair 102 Val. +0.2 1Y +5.0%
Representative benchmark anchoring the asset-class market price and fair-value distribution.
HYG proxy
High-Yield Corporate Bonds
Fixed Income
Last 79.61 Fair 101 Val. +0.3 1Y +4.9%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
IEF proxy
Intermediate US Treasuries
Fixed Income
Last 92.96 Fair 101 Val. +0.3 1Y +4.9%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
INDA proxy
India Index
Emerging Markets Equities
Last 49.95 Fair 87 Val. -2.2 1Y +4.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
IWM proxy
US Small-Cap Index
US Equities
Last 302.71 Fair 89 Val. -2.3 1Y +5.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
JPXN proxy
Japan JPX-Nikkei 400
Japan Equities
Last 104.71 Fair 104 Val. +0.9 1Y +7.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
KWEB proxy
China Internet Sector
China & Hong Kong Equities
Last 27.54 Fair 112 Val. +1.9 1Y +8.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
LQD proxy
Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds
Fixed Income
Last 106.12 Fair 101 Val. +0.3 1Y +4.9%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
MCHI direct
China Broad Market
China & Hong Kong Equities
Last 55.08 Fair 112 Val. +1.9 1Y +8.0%
Representative benchmark anchoring the asset-class market price and fair-value distribution.
PICK proxy
Global Metals and Mining
Metals
Last 63.67 Fair 102 Val. +0.2 1Y +5.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
PPLT proxy
Platinum
Metals
Last 15.94 Fair 102 Val. +0.2 1Y +5.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
QQQ proxy
US Technology Index
US Equities
Last 723.70 Fair 89 Val. -2.3 1Y +5.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
REET proxy
Global Real Estate
Real Estate
Last 27.87 Fair 107 Val. +1.1 1Y +6.5%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
REM proxy
Mortgage Real Estate
Real Estate
Last 21.98 Fair 107 Val. +1.1 1Y +6.5%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
REZ proxy
Residential and Specialized REITs
Real Estate
Last 93.69 Fair 107 Val. +1.1 1Y +6.5%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
RSP proxy
US Equal-Weight Index
US Equities
Last 221.08 Fair 89 Val. -2.3 1Y +5.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
SCJ proxy
Japan Small-Cap Equity
Japan Equities
Last 109.82 Fair 104 Val. +0.9 1Y +7.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
SHY proxy
Short-Term US Treasuries
Fixed Income
Last 81.92 Fair 101 Val. +0.3 1Y +4.9%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
SLV proxy
Silver
Metals
Last 59.06 Fair 102 Val. +0.2 1Y +5.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
SMH proxy
US Semiconductor Sector
US Equities
Last 584.83 Fair 89 Val. -2.3 1Y +5.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
SOL-USD proxy
Solana
Crypto
Last 75.91 Fair 106 Val. +0.2 1Y +11.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
SPY direct
US Large-Cap Index
US Equities
Last 772.49 Fair 89 Val. -2.3 1Y +5.0%
Representative benchmark anchoring the asset-class market price and fair-value distribution.
SRVR proxy
Data Center and Digital REITs
Real Estate
Last 32.13 Fair 107 Val. +1.1 1Y +6.5%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
TIP proxy
Inflation-Protected Treasuries
Fixed Income
Last 106.92 Fair 101 Val. +0.3 1Y +4.9%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
TLT proxy
Long-Term US Treasuries
Fixed Income
Last 82.11 Fair 101 Val. +0.3 1Y +4.9%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
UNG proxy
Natural Gas
Energy
Last 10.20 Fair 94 Val. -1.4 1Y +2.5%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
USO direct
US Crude Oil
Energy
Last 127.30 Fair 94 Val. -1.4 1Y +2.5%
Representative benchmark anchoring the asset-class market price and fair-value distribution.
VGK direct
Europe Broad Market
Europe Equities
Last 92.25 Fair 100 Val. -0.1 1Y +5.5%
Representative benchmark anchoring the asset-class market price and fair-value distribution.
VNQ direct
US Real Estate
Real Estate
Last 97.31 Fair 107 Val. +1.1 1Y +6.5%
Representative benchmark anchoring the asset-class market price and fair-value distribution.
VWO proxy
Emerging Markets Broad Index
Emerging Markets Equities
Last 60.41 Fair 87 Val. -2.2 1Y +4.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
XLE proxy
US Energy Sector
Energy
Last 61.03 Fair 94 Val. -1.4 1Y +2.5%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
XLF proxy
US Financial Sector
US Equities
Last 57.92 Fair 89 Val. -2.3 1Y +5.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
XLI proxy
US Industrial Sector
US Equities
Last 185.88 Fair 89 Val. -2.3 1Y +5.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
XLRE proxy
US Real Estate Sector
Real Estate
Last 44.49 Fair 107 Val. +1.1 1Y +6.5%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
XLV proxy
US Healthcare Sector
US Equities
Last 168.44 Fair 89 Val. -2.3 1Y +5.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
XLY proxy
US Consumer Discretionary Sector
US Equities
Last 117.89 Fair 89 Val. -2.3 1Y +5.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
XOP proxy
Oil and Gas Producers
Energy
Last 178.58 Fair 94 Val. -1.4 1Y +2.5%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
XRP-USD proxy
XRP
Crypto
Last 1.009 Fair 106 Val. +0.2 1Y +11.0%
Asset-class valuation proxy; symbol-specific fundamentals were not independently modeled in this run.
Valuation score

Where current market price (100) sits within the modeled fair-value distribution. Positive = cheaper; negative = more expensive.

Fair-value gap

Median modeled fair value relative to today’s price. It is not an expected return or a timing forecast.

1Y expected return

A separate forward return scenario distribution that can differ materially from the fair-value gap.

Expected edge vs Treasury

Modeled 1Y expected return minus the current 1Y Treasury benchmark. Positive values indicate modeled return above the benchmark.

Historical probability

When available, this is the calibrated share of comparable historical starting regimes that beat the contemporaneous 1Y Treasury benchmark. Long-run base rates are not substituted for it.

Valuation confidence

Evidence-strength score displayed as a percentage for readability. It is not a probability that the valuation is correct.

Sources & methodology references 18
Tier 2 · 90%
BlackRock
Tier 1 · 100%
U.S. Energy Information Administration · 2026-08-11T00:00:00-04:00
Tier 3 · 82%
Glassnode · 2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00
Tier 2 · 88%
Green Street · 2026-08-06T00:00:00-04:00
Tier 1 · 98%
iShares / BlackRock
Tier 1 · 98%
iShares / BlackRock
Tier 1 · 98%
iShares / BlackRock
Tier 1 · 98%
iShares / BlackRock
Tier 1 · 96%
Nareit
Tier 1 · 100%
Reserve Bank of Australia · 2026-08-11T00:00:00+10:00
Tier 1 · 98%
State Street Global Advisors
Tier 1 · 97%
Vanguard
Tier 2 · 90%
Vanguard
Tier 2 · 92%
Vanguard · 2026-07-22T00:00:00-04:00
Tier 2 · 92%
Vanguard · 2026-07-22T00:00:00-04:00
Tier 1 · 97%
Vanguard
Tier 2 · 90%
World Gold Council · 2026-07-30T00:00:00+00:00
Tier 2 · 90%
World Gold Council · 2026-07-30T00:00:00+00:00
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