Stock Market Bubble Burst Predictor
This dashboard displays the calculated risk of a market bubble. Configure the indicators on the next tab to update the model.
Overall Bubble Risk Assessment
Indicator Breakdown
| Indicator | Current Value | Historical Avg. | Risk Level |
|---|
Measures if the market is overvalued compared to historical earnings. Avg: ~17. Dot-com bubble peak: ~44.
Compares total stock market value to US GDP. Avg: ~100%. Dot-com bubble peak: ~140%.
High levels of debt used to buy stocks indicate speculation. 2021 peak: ~$0.9T.
Extreme bullishness can be a contrarian indicator. Avg: ~38%. Readings >50% are considered high.
A negative value (inverted yield curve) often precedes recessions and market downturns.
Understanding the Indicators
This model uses several widely-recognized indicators to gauge market health. Below is a summary of their significance during historical market peaks.
| Indicator | 1929 "Roaring Twenties" Peak | 2000 "Dot-com" Peak | 2008 "Housing Bubble" Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiller P/E | 32.6 | 44.2 | 27.3 |
| Market Cap/GDP | ~90% | ~141% | ~110% |
| Margin Debt | High (data less reliable) | Sharply increasing | Reached new highs |
| Sentiment | Extreme Euphoria | Extreme Euphoria | Optimistic |
| Yield Curve | Inverted in 1928 | Inverted early 2000 | Inverted in 2006 |
*Historical data is approximate and intended for educational comparison. This tool is for informational purposes and not financial advice.
