Bullish for the S&P 500
S&P 500 Long-Term Index Investing
Quiet
Little coverage in S&P 500 in the 7 days to 21 October.
Judged on the 7-day share of S&P 500 coverage to 21 October
Updated 21 October 2026
The bullish argument: The S&P index is trading at forward valuations that represent attractive entry points for long-term investors, with valuations at levels not seen in some time relative to historical ranges.
What changed?
1.9% → 0.7% of S&P 500 coverage · down from 14th to 25th-largest bullish argument (rolling 3-day share, 20 Oct → 21 Oct)
The idea itself is not new: its rolling 3-day share of coverage reached 0.9% on 3 August. Renewed coverage does not necessarily mean new evidence.
How attention has changed
0.7% of S&P 500 coverage
Rolling 3-day share · as of 21 Oct 2026
This measures attention in published coverage, not the likelihood of a price move.
| Date | Share of coverage |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 0% |
| 2026-09-23 | 0% |
| 2026-09-24 | 0% |
| 2026-09-25 | 0% |
| 2026-09-26 | 0% |
| 2026-09-27 | 0% |
| 2026-09-28 | 0% |
| 2026-09-29 | 0% |
| 2026-09-30 | 0% |
| 2026-10-01 | 0% |
| 2026-10-02 | 0% |
| 2026-10-03 | 0% |
| 2026-10-04 | 0% |
| 2026-10-05 | 0% |
| 2026-10-06 | 0% |
| 2026-10-07 | 0% |
| 2026-10-08 | 0% |
| 2026-10-09 | 0% |
| 2026-10-10 | 0% |
| 2026-10-11 | 0% |
| 2026-10-12 | 0% |
| 2026-10-13 | 0% |
| 2026-10-14 | 0% |
| 2026-10-15 | 0% |
| 2026-10-16 | 0% |
| 2026-10-17 | 0% |
| 2026-10-18 | 0% |
| 2026-10-19 | 0% |
| 2026-10-20 | 1.9% |
| 2026-10-21 | 0.7% |
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The argument and its evidence
Several outlets can carry the same argument; no single article is its origin. Read each one in its own context.
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Recent coverage
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Seeking Alpha · Published 19 Oct 2026
The Bull Market Isn’t Sick Anymore (NYSEARCA:SPY)
In coverage record: 20 Oct 2026
“With a forward P/E of just under 19, the S&P is the cheapest it's been in a while”
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Earlier coverage
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Business Insider · Published 20 Aug 2026
Trump Accounts Offer S&P 500 to Keep Investing Simple: Robinhood CEO
In coverage record: 21 Aug 2026
“"we wanted to make it as easy as possible for every American, starting at birth, to get access to the great American economy, to get ownership of these companies from birth and see the magic of compound interest"”
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Hindustan Times · Published 2 Aug 2026
Warren Buffett says most investors should buy an S&P 500 ETF. Here’s why he recommends it
In coverage record: 3 Aug 2026
“According to analysis from Crestmont Research cited by The Motley Fool, every 20-year period for the S&P 500 since 1919 has ended with positive total returns.”
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Hindustan Times · Published 12 Jul 2026
One index fund that could soar in 2026 and 3 myths every index investor should know
In coverage record: 13 Jul 2026
“Historically, investors who stayed invested in an S&P 500 index fund for 15 years have never lost money over any rolling 15-year period. The Motley Fool says long-term investing, low fees and broad market exposure make the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF one of the strongest index fund choices for investors looking ahead to 2026.”
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Fortune · Published 4 Jul 2026
Trump Accounts: Here's where money will be invested-in line with Warren Buffett's stock advice
In coverage record: 5 Jul 2026
“Over the last 30 years, the S&P 500 has averaged annual returns of 10%-11%, though that includes big swings in individual years, such as a 37% crash in 2008 and a 29% surge in 2021.”
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NewsBreak · Published 4 Jul 2026
Trump Accounts are now available for kids. Here’s where the money will be invested in the stock market-in line with Warren Buffett’s advice
In coverage record: 5 Jul 2026
“Over the last 30 years, the S&P 500 has averaged annual returns of 10%-11%, though that includes big swings in individual years, such as a 37% crash in 2008 and a 29% surge in 2021.”
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Investing.com · Published 24 Apr 2026
Equal Weighted S&P 500 Primed for Breakout
In coverage record: 24 Apr 2026
“Action over the last week in the weighted S&P has been shaping a solid handle. It now offers a good risk:reward opportunity and the chance for a measured move target to 7,900.”
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