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Buffett Indicator

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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026

A market valuation metric created by Warren Buffett that compares total stock market capitalization to GDP.

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Alvin Wang Graylin
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Used for: Evaluating whether the US stock market is overvalued relative to the underlying economy, particularly regarding AI sector concentration Praised: Provides historical context — internet bubble was 120% of GDP, current level ... vs: Compared current 240% ratio to the internet bubble peak of ~120% to underscor...

"I don't know if you guys heard of something called the Buffett indicator. The Buffett indicator says a market is healthy when your stock market is the same value as your GDP. At the height of the internet bubble we were around 120% of GDP. Right n..."

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My First Million
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"The Buffett index stock market valuation versus GDP, he likes it at about 90%. It's at 210%."

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