The S&P 500's forward price-to-earnings ratio is currently below its five-year and 10-year averages.
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QQQ
▲ Likely positiveInvesco QQQ Trust
Relevance: low
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | ETF |
| Close on 11/02/2026 | 681.13 |
| Change that session | -1.36% |
SPY
▲ Likely positiveSPDR S&P 500 ETF
Relevance: low
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | ETF |
| Close on 11/02/2026 | 752.10 |
| Change that session | -0.48% |
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