These 6 charts suggest investors should proceed with caution as S&P 500 hits 47th record high of 2024

Joseph Adinolfi, MarketWatch
October 19, 2024 at 12:00 AM UTC

In a recent report, SentimenTrader's Jason Goepfert noted a significant drop in insider buying, reaching levels last seen in September 2021, signaling elevated sentiment and potential market complacency based on historical insider activity trends.

According to SentimenTrader's Jason Goepfert, the number of insiders buying shares in their companies has recently fallen to levels last seen in September 2021. While insider buying isn't an exact science, it has in the past been a reliable guide as to whether stocks are looking cheap or expensive.

"Overall, it is fairly clear that sentiment is elevated and on the cusp of complacent," said Jason Goepfert, chief research analyst and founder of SentimenTrader, in response to questions emailed by MarketWatch.