If the Trailing P/E for the S&P 500 Is 18

question 63

Multiple Choice

If the trailing P/E for the S&P 500 is 18 and the forward P/E for the S&P 500 is 15, which of the following is true?

• A) The stock market is expected to decrease
• B) The stock market is expected to increase
• C) Corporate earnings are expected to decrease
• D) Corporate earnings are expected to increase

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