Valuation Lens - August 18, 2026
China screens cheapest, while US and emerging-market valuations face higher hurdles from elevated real yields and richer starting prices.
Valuation Lens - August 18, 2026
China screens cheap while US and EM valuations stay demanding
WHAT THIS REPORT DOES How Valuation Lens estimates present fair value and identifies markets that look cheap, fair, or expensive.
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.
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.
The report highlights fair-value gap, modeled expected return, expected edge versus the 1Y Treasury benchmark, and confidence in the valuation signal.
Use the valuation score and fair-value curve as a disciplined decision aid alongside risk, diversification, and time-horizon considerations.
Valuation opportunity map
Green = cheaper relative to modeled fair value. Red = more expensive. Tiles are ordered from cheaper to more expensive.
Detailed valuation dashboard
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.
| Asset class | Fair-value distribution | Valuation | Fair-value gap | 1Y expected | Expected edge vs 1Y Treasury | Val. confidence |
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China & Hong Kong Equities
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+1.7 Cheap | +8.2% Fair 108 | +8.0% -18% to +38% | +4.0% Treasury 4.0% | 81% high |
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Crypto
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+0.9 Somewhat cheap | +13.0% Fair 113 | +12.0% -55% to +85% | +8.0% Treasury 4.0% | 63% moderate |
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Fixed Income
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+0.6 Somewhat cheap | +1.0% Fair 101 | +4.7% -2% to +10% | +0.7% Treasury 4.0% | 90% high |
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Japan Equities
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+0.4 Somewhat cheap | +2.1% Fair 102 | +7.5% -16% to +32% | +3.5% Treasury 4.0% | 84% high |
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Metals
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+0.4 Somewhat cheap | +1.1% Fair 101 | +5.0% -28% to +38% | +1.0% Treasury 4.0% | 76% moderate-high |
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Europe Equities
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+0.2 Fair | +0.6% Fair 101 | +7.0% -14% to +29% | +3.0% Treasury 4.0% | 85% high |
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Developed Pacific Equities
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-0.2 Fair | -1.9% Fair 98 | +6.0% -15% to +28% | +2.0% Treasury 4.0% | 76% moderate-high |
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Real Estate
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-0.7 Somewhat expensive | -3.4% Fair 97 | +5.5% -18% to +31% | +1.5% Treasury 4.0% | 79% moderate-high |
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Energy
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-1.1 Somewhat expensive | -8.4% Fair 92 | +2.0% -35% to +38% | -2.0% Treasury 4.0% | 75% moderate-high |
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Emerging Markets Equities
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-1.6 Expensive | -10.0% Fair 90 | +4.5% -25% to +36% | +0.5% Treasury 4.0% | 80% high |
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US Equities
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-1.7 Expensive | -11.2% Fair 89 | +4.0% -20% to +28% | 0.0% Treasury 4.0% | 89% high |
1 China & Hong Kong Equities MCHI · Median fair value 108 Valuation +1.7 Cheap Fair-value gap +8.2% vs market 100 Expected edge +4.0% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 81% high
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- A low broad-market P/E and price/book ratio leave more room for value realization if earnings stabilize.
- Low multiples partly reflect weaker growth visibility and a higher required risk premium.
| Symbol | Exposure | Last | Fair value | Valuation | 1Y expected |
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| MCHIChina Broad Market | direct | 54.90 | 108 | +1.7 · Cheap | +8.0% |
| FXIChina Large-Cap | proxy | 35.06 | 108 | +1.7 · Cheap | +8.0% |
| KWEBChina Internet Sector | proxy | 26.78 | 108 | +1.7 · Cheap | +8.0% |
| ASHRChina A-Shares | proxy | 34.91 | 108 | +1.7 · Cheap | +8.0% |
| CQQQChina Technology Sector | proxy | 50.50 | 108 | +1.7 · Cheap | +8.0% |
| CHIQChina Consumer Sector | proxy | 17.72 | 108 | +1.7 · Cheap | +8.0% |
| EWHHong Kong Broad Market | proxy | 22.43 | 108 | +1.7 · Cheap | +8.0% |
| 2800.HKHang Seng Index Tracker | proxy | 25.60 | 108 | +1.7 · Cheap | +8.0% |
| 3033.HKHang Seng Technology Index | proxy | 4.616 | 108 | +1.7 · Cheap | +8.0% |
| 3110.HKHong Kong High-Dividend Equity | proxy | 30.90 | 108 | +1.7 · Cheap | +8.0% |
Weighted empirical blend of historical-analog, peer-relative, current-fundamental, discount-rate-adjusted, and asset-specific scenarios.
Limitations: No publication-grade calibrated conditional probability to beat the 1Y Treasury passed the upstream/hard publication gates.
Sources: BlackRock iShares
2 Crypto BTC-USD · Median fair value 113 Valuation +0.9 Somewhat cheap Fair-value gap +13.0% vs market 100 Expected edge +8.0% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 63% moderate
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Bitcoin remains below important mid-year on-chain cost-basis and True Market Mean references.
- Crypto intrinsic-value methods remain model-dependent and the high real-yield regime is a significant opportunity-cost headwind.
| Symbol | Exposure | Last | Fair value | Valuation | 1Y expected |
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| BTC-USDBitcoin | direct | 64,581 | 113 | +0.9 · Somewhat cheap | +12.0% |
| ETH-USDEthereum | proxy | 1,912.89 | 113 | +0.9 · Somewhat cheap | +12.0% |
| SOL-USDSolana | proxy | 76.89 | 113 | +0.9 · Somewhat cheap | +12.0% |
| XRP-USDXRP | proxy | 0.99920 | 113 | +0.9 · Somewhat cheap | +12.0% |
| BNB-USDBNB | proxy | 602.36 | 113 | +0.9 · Somewhat cheap | +12.0% |
| ADA-USDCardano | proxy | 0.17302 | 113 | +0.9 · Somewhat cheap | +12.0% |
Weighted empirical blend of historical-analog, peer-relative, current-fundamental, discount-rate-adjusted, and asset-specific scenarios.
Limitations: No publication-grade calibrated conditional probability to beat the 1Y Treasury passed the upstream/hard publication gates.; Crypto fair value has intrinsically high model dispersion and limited completed 12-month calibration history.
3 Fixed Income BND · Median fair value 101 Valuation +0.6 Somewhat cheap Fair-value gap +1.0% vs market 100 Expected edge +0.7% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 90% high
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Starting carry is competitive with the one-year Treasury hurdle.
- A 5.7-year duration leaves market value sensitive to further increases in intermediate and long yields.
| Symbol | Exposure | Last | Fair value | Valuation | 1Y expected |
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| BNDUS Broad Bond Market | direct | 72.22 | 101 | +0.6 · Somewhat cheap | +4.7% |
| TLTLong-Term US Treasuries | proxy | 81.66 | 101 | +0.6 · Somewhat cheap | +4.7% |
| IEFIntermediate US Treasuries | proxy | 92.93 | 101 | +0.6 · Somewhat cheap | +4.7% |
| SHYShort-Term US Treasuries | proxy | 82.02 | 101 | +0.6 · Somewhat cheap | +4.7% |
| TIPInflation-Protected Treasuries | proxy | 107.02 | 101 | +0.6 · Somewhat cheap | +4.7% |
| LQDInvestment-Grade Corporate Bonds | proxy | 105.84 | 101 | +0.6 · Somewhat cheap | +4.7% |
| HYGHigh-Yield Corporate Bonds | proxy | 79.53 | 101 | +0.6 · Somewhat cheap | +4.7% |
Weighted empirical blend of historical-analog, peer-relative, current-fundamental, discount-rate-adjusted, and asset-specific scenarios.
Limitations: No publication-grade calibrated conditional probability to beat the 1Y Treasury passed the upstream/hard publication gates.
Sources: Vanguard
4 Japan Equities EWJ · Median fair value 102 Valuation +0.4 Somewhat cheap Fair-value gap +2.1% vs market 100 Expected edge +3.5% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 84% high
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Current earnings and income anchors support the central fair-value scenarios.
- Elevated global risk-free rates limit justified multiple expansion.
| Symbol | Exposure | Last | Fair value | Valuation | 1Y expected |
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| EWJJapan Broad Market | direct | 95.37 | 102 | +0.4 · Somewhat cheap | +7.5% |
| DXJJapan Hedged Equity | proxy | 177.69 | 102 | +0.4 · Somewhat cheap | +7.5% |
| SCJJapan Small-Cap Equity | proxy | 107.93 | 102 | +0.4 · Somewhat cheap | +7.5% |
| EWJVJapan Value Equity | proxy | 47.01 | 102 | +0.4 · Somewhat cheap | +7.5% |
| JPXNJapan JPX-Nikkei 400 | proxy | 102.04 | 102 | +0.4 · Somewhat cheap | +7.5% |
Weighted empirical blend of historical-analog, peer-relative, current-fundamental, discount-rate-adjusted, and asset-specific scenarios.
Limitations: No publication-grade calibrated conditional probability to beat the 1Y Treasury passed the upstream/hard publication gates.
Sources: BlackRock iShares
5 Metals GLD · Median fair value 101 Valuation +0.4 Somewhat cheap Fair-value gap +1.1% vs market 100 Expected edge +1.0% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 76% moderate-high
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Central-bank and investment demand provide structural support to gold.
- A 2.44% 10Y real yield is a material valuation headwind for non-yielding precious metals.
- Global mining equities trade on a relatively rich earnings multiple.
| Symbol | Exposure | Last | Fair value | Valuation | 1Y expected |
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| GLDGold | direct | 398.55 | 101 | +0.4 · Somewhat cheap | +5.0% |
| SLVSilver | proxy | 57.44 | 101 | +0.4 · Somewhat cheap | +5.0% |
| PPLTPlatinum | proxy | 15.56 | 101 | +0.4 · Somewhat cheap | +5.0% |
| CPERCopper | proxy | 39.18 | 101 | +0.4 · Somewhat cheap | +5.0% |
| DBBBase Metals | proxy | 25.07 | 101 | +0.4 · Somewhat cheap | +5.0% |
| GDXGold Miners | proxy | 88.95 | 101 | +0.4 · Somewhat cheap | +5.0% |
| PICKGlobal Metals and Mining | proxy | 61.87 | 101 | +0.4 · Somewhat cheap | +5.0% |
Weighted empirical blend of historical-analog, peer-relative, current-fundamental, discount-rate-adjusted, and asset-specific scenarios.
Limitations: No publication-grade calibrated conditional probability to beat the 1Y Treasury passed the upstream/hard publication gates.; Metals combines heterogeneous precious, industrial, and mining-equity exposures, so asset-class fair-value dispersion is intentionally wide.
Sources: World Gold Trust Services · World Gold Council · BlackRock iShares
6 Europe Equities VGK · Median fair value 101 Valuation +0.2 Fair Fair-value gap +0.6% vs market 100 Expected edge +3.0% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 85% high
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Current earnings and income anchors support the central fair-value scenarios.
- Elevated global risk-free rates limit justified multiple expansion.
| Symbol | Exposure | Last | Fair value | Valuation | 1Y expected |
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| VGKEurope Broad Market | direct | 91.55 | 101 | +0.2 · Fair | +7.0% |
| EZUEurozone Equity Index | proxy | 71.10 | 101 | +0.2 · Fair | +7.0% |
| EWUUnited Kingdom Index | proxy | 48.16 | 101 | +0.2 · Fair | +7.0% |
| EWGGermany Index | proxy | 43.68 | 101 | +0.2 · Fair | +7.0% |
| EWQFrance Index | proxy | 46.75 | 101 | +0.2 · Fair | +7.0% |
| EWLSwitzerland Index | proxy | 62.91 | 101 | +0.2 · Fair | +7.0% |
Weighted empirical blend of historical-analog, peer-relative, current-fundamental, discount-rate-adjusted, and asset-specific scenarios.
Limitations: No publication-grade calibrated conditional probability to beat the 1Y Treasury passed the upstream/hard publication gates.
Sources: Vanguard
7 Developed Pacific Equities EWS · Median fair value 98 Valuation -0.2 Fair Fair-value gap -1.9% vs market 100 Expected edge +2.0% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 76% moderate-high
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Current earnings and income anchors support the central fair-value scenarios.
- Elevated global risk-free rates limit justified multiple expansion.
| Symbol | Exposure | Last | Fair value | Valuation | 1Y expected |
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| EWSSingapore Broad Market | direct | 33.47 | 98 | -0.2 · Fair | +6.0% |
| ENZLNew Zealand Broad Market | proxy | 47.10 | 98 | -0.2 · Fair | +6.0% |
Weighted empirical blend of historical-analog, peer-relative, current-fundamental, discount-rate-adjusted, and asset-specific scenarios.
Limitations: EWA is the upstream return-calibration proxy but is not present in supplied SymbolStats; EWS is used as the direct representative benchmark for current-price normalization.; No publication-grade calibrated conditional probability to beat the 1Y Treasury passed the upstream/hard publication gates.
Sources: BlackRock iShares
8 Real Estate VNQ · Median fair value 97 Valuation -0.7 Somewhat expensive Fair-value gap -3.4% vs market 100 Expected edge +1.5% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 79% moderate-high
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Earnings growth provides a fundamental offset to the high-rate environment.
- The 3.27% dividend yield remains below the 4.72% 10Y Treasury yield, keeping the discount-rate hurdle high.
| Symbol | Exposure | Last | Fair value | Valuation | 1Y expected |
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| VNQUS Real Estate | direct | 97.62 | 97 | -0.7 · Somewhat expensive | +5.5% |
| XLREUS Real Estate Sector | proxy | 44.63 | 97 | -0.7 · Somewhat expensive | +5.5% |
| REETGlobal Real Estate | proxy | 27.88 | 97 | -0.7 · Somewhat expensive | +5.5% |
| REMMortgage Real Estate | proxy | 22.00 | 97 | -0.7 · Somewhat expensive | +5.5% |
| SRVRData Center and Digital REITs | proxy | 31.67 | 97 | -0.7 · Somewhat expensive | +5.5% |
| REZResidential and Specialized REITs | proxy | 94.40 | 97 | -0.7 · Somewhat expensive | +5.5% |
Weighted empirical blend of historical-analog, peer-relative, current-fundamental, discount-rate-adjusted, and asset-specific scenarios.
Limitations: No publication-grade calibrated conditional probability to beat the 1Y Treasury passed the upstream/hard publication gates.
Sources: Vanguard
9 Energy USO · Median fair value 92 Valuation -1.1 Somewhat expensive Fair-value gap -8.4% vs market 100 Expected edge -2.0% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 75% moderate-high
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Supply constraints keep near-term oil-value anchors elevated.
- EIA expects Brent to ease by 4Q26 as flows and production normalize, while USO roll mechanics add basis risk.
| Symbol | Exposure | Last | Fair value | Valuation | 1Y expected |
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| USOUS Crude Oil | direct | 130.66 | 92 | -1.1 · Somewhat expensive | +2.0% |
| BNOBrent Crude Oil | proxy | 52.11 | 92 | -1.1 · Somewhat expensive | +2.0% |
| UNGNatural Gas | proxy | 10.10 | 92 | -1.1 · Somewhat expensive | +2.0% |
| XLEUS Energy Sector | proxy | 63.68 | 92 | -1.1 · Somewhat expensive | +2.0% |
| XOPOil and Gas Producers | proxy | 185.35 | 92 | -1.1 · Somewhat expensive | +2.0% |
Weighted empirical blend of historical-analog, peer-relative, current-fundamental, discount-rate-adjusted, and asset-specific scenarios.
Limitations: No publication-grade calibrated conditional probability to beat the 1Y Treasury passed the upstream/hard publication gates.; USO is a futures-based vehicle; spot and forecast oil-price anchors do not map one-for-one to ETF fair value because of curve and roll effects.
Sources: USCF Investments · U.S. Energy Information Administration · International Energy Agency
10 Emerging Markets Equities EMXC · Median fair value 90 Valuation -1.6 Expensive Fair-value gap -10.0% vs market 100 Expected edge +0.5% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 80% high
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Diversified ex-China exposure retains meaningful earnings and income participation.
- The current P/E and price/book combination is demanding relative to the 4.0% Treasury hurdle.
| Symbol | Exposure | Last | Fair value | Valuation | 1Y expected |
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| VWOEmerging Markets Broad Index | proxy | 59.64 | 90 | -1.6 · Expensive | +4.5% |
| EMXCEmerging Markets Ex-China | direct | 94.81 | 90 | -1.6 · Expensive | +4.5% |
| INDAIndia Index | proxy | 49.38 | 90 | -1.6 · Expensive | +4.5% |
| EWZBrazil Index | proxy | 33.70 | 90 | -1.6 · Expensive | +4.5% |
| EWTTaiwan Index | proxy | 104.39 | 90 | -1.6 · Expensive | +4.5% |
| EWYSouth Korea Index | proxy | 170.05 | 90 | -1.6 · Expensive | +4.5% |
| EZASouth Africa Index | proxy | 67.10 | 90 | -1.6 · Expensive | +4.5% |
Weighted empirical blend of historical-analog, peer-relative, current-fundamental, discount-rate-adjusted, and asset-specific scenarios.
Limitations: No publication-grade calibrated conditional probability to beat the 1Y Treasury passed the upstream/hard publication gates.
Sources: BlackRock iShares
11 US Equities SPY · Median fair value 89 Valuation -1.7 Expensive Fair-value gap -11.2% vs market 100 Expected edge 0.0% vs 1Y Treasury Confidence 89% high
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Strong estimated medium-term EPS growth supports a valuation premium.
- Current earnings remain strong enough to keep forward valuation below trailing valuation.
- Shiller CAPE is near the top of its multi-decade historical range.
- A 2.44% 10Y real yield raises the discount-rate hurdle for long-duration equities.
| Symbol | Exposure | Last | Fair value | Valuation | 1Y expected |
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| SPYUS Large-Cap Index | direct | 767.45 | 89 | -1.7 · Expensive | +4.0% |
| QQQUS Technology Index | proxy | 717.51 | 89 | -1.7 · Expensive | +4.0% |
| DIAUS Blue-Chip Index | proxy | 532.91 | 89 | -1.7 · Expensive | +4.0% |
| IWMUS Small-Cap Index | proxy | 300.23 | 89 | -1.7 · Expensive | +4.0% |
| RSPUS Equal-Weight Index | proxy | 219.79 | 89 | -1.7 · Expensive | +4.0% |
| XLFUS Financial Sector | proxy | 57.84 | 89 | -1.7 · Expensive | +4.0% |
| XLIUS Industrial Sector | proxy | 183.57 | 89 | -1.7 · Expensive | +4.0% |
| XLVUS Healthcare Sector | proxy | 169.73 | 89 | -1.7 · Expensive | +4.0% |
| XLYUS Consumer Discretionary Sector | proxy | 116.36 | 89 | -1.7 · Expensive | +4.0% |
| SMHUS Semiconductor Sector | proxy | 569.77 | 89 | -1.7 · Expensive | +4.0% |
Weighted empirical blend of historical-analog, peer-relative, current-fundamental, discount-rate-adjusted, and asset-specific scenarios.
Limitations: No publication-grade calibrated conditional probability to beat the 1Y Treasury passed the upstream/hard publication gates.; Shiller earnings are aging relative to the analysis date; CAPE remains useful as long-history context but is not the sole valuation anchor.
Sources: State Street Global Advisors · Robert J. Shiller
Valuation instruments 71
China & Hong Kong Equities
MCHI · China Broad Market
Given today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, valuation relationships, interest rates, and other asset-specific economics, this chart shows the range of defensible current economic values — not a future-price forecast.
Holds today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, rates, and fair-value distribution constant. It changes price only; it does not model why price changed.
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- A low broad-market P/E and price/book ratio leave more room for value realization if earnings stabilize.
- Low multiples partly reflect weaker growth visibility and a higher required risk premium.
Crypto
BTC-USD · Bitcoin
Given today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, valuation relationships, interest rates, and other asset-specific economics, this chart shows the range of defensible current economic values — not a future-price forecast.
Holds today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, rates, and fair-value distribution constant. It changes price only; it does not model why price changed.
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Bitcoin remains below important mid-year on-chain cost-basis and True Market Mean references.
- Crypto intrinsic-value methods remain model-dependent and the high real-yield regime is a significant opportunity-cost headwind.
Fixed Income
BND · US Broad Bond Market
Given today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, valuation relationships, interest rates, and other asset-specific economics, this chart shows the range of defensible current economic values — not a future-price forecast.
Holds today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, rates, and fair-value distribution constant. It changes price only; it does not model why price changed.
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Starting carry is competitive with the one-year Treasury hurdle.
- A 5.7-year duration leaves market value sensitive to further increases in intermediate and long yields.
Japan Equities
EWJ · Japan Broad Market
Given today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, valuation relationships, interest rates, and other asset-specific economics, this chart shows the range of defensible current economic values — not a future-price forecast.
Holds today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, rates, and fair-value distribution constant. It changes price only; it does not model why price changed.
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Current earnings and income anchors support the central fair-value scenarios.
- Elevated global risk-free rates limit justified multiple expansion.
Metals
GLD · Gold
Given today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, valuation relationships, interest rates, and other asset-specific economics, this chart shows the range of defensible current economic values — not a future-price forecast.
Holds today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, rates, and fair-value distribution constant. It changes price only; it does not model why price changed.
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Central-bank and investment demand provide structural support to gold.
- A 2.44% 10Y real yield is a material valuation headwind for non-yielding precious metals.
- Global mining equities trade on a relatively rich earnings multiple.
Europe Equities
VGK · Europe Broad Market
Given today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, valuation relationships, interest rates, and other asset-specific economics, this chart shows the range of defensible current economic values — not a future-price forecast.
Holds today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, rates, and fair-value distribution constant. It changes price only; it does not model why price changed.
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Current earnings and income anchors support the central fair-value scenarios.
- Elevated global risk-free rates limit justified multiple expansion.
Developed Pacific Equities
EWS · Singapore Broad Market
Given today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, valuation relationships, interest rates, and other asset-specific economics, this chart shows the range of defensible current economic values — not a future-price forecast.
Holds today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, rates, and fair-value distribution constant. It changes price only; it does not model why price changed.
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Current earnings and income anchors support the central fair-value scenarios.
- Elevated global risk-free rates limit justified multiple expansion.
Real Estate
VNQ · US Real Estate
Given today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, valuation relationships, interest rates, and other asset-specific economics, this chart shows the range of defensible current economic values — not a future-price forecast.
Holds today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, rates, and fair-value distribution constant. It changes price only; it does not model why price changed.
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Earnings growth provides a fundamental offset to the high-rate environment.
- The 3.27% dividend yield remains below the 4.72% 10Y Treasury yield, keeping the discount-rate hurdle high.
Energy
USO · US Crude Oil
Given today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, valuation relationships, interest rates, and other asset-specific economics, this chart shows the range of defensible current economic values — not a future-price forecast.
Holds today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, rates, and fair-value distribution constant. It changes price only; it does not model why price changed.
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Supply constraints keep near-term oil-value anchors elevated.
- EIA expects Brent to ease by 4Q26 as flows and production normalize, while USO roll mechanics add basis risk.
Emerging Markets Equities
EMXC · Emerging Markets Ex-China
Given today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, valuation relationships, interest rates, and other asset-specific economics, this chart shows the range of defensible current economic values — not a future-price forecast.
Holds today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, rates, and fair-value distribution constant. It changes price only; it does not model why price changed.
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Diversified ex-China exposure retains meaningful earnings and income participation.
- The current P/E and price/book combination is demanding relative to the 4.0% Treasury hurdle.
US Equities
SPY · US Large-Cap Index
Given today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, valuation relationships, interest rates, and other asset-specific economics, this chart shows the range of defensible current economic values — not a future-price forecast.
Holds today’s fundamentals, growth expectations, rates, and fair-value distribution constant. It changes price only; it does not model why price changed.
Latest 10 trading sessions of raw daily prices. Trading sessions are shown consecutively, so non-trading days are skipped.
- Strong estimated medium-term EPS growth supports a valuation premium.
- Current earnings remain strong enough to keep forward valuation below trailing valuation.
- Shiller CAPE is near the top of its multi-decade historical range.
- A 2.44% 10Y real yield raises the discount-rate hurdle for long-duration equities.
Where current market price (100) sits within the modeled fair-value distribution. Positive = cheaper; negative = more expensive.
Median modeled fair value relative to today’s price. It is not an expected return or a timing forecast.
A separate forward return scenario distribution that can differ materially from the fair-value gap.
Modeled 1Y expected return minus the current 1Y Treasury benchmark. Positive values indicate modeled return above the benchmark.
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.
Evidence-strength score displayed as a percentage for readability. It is not a probability that the valuation is correct.