Over the last 12 months, equity valuations have compressed significantly but in an orderly manner, with no broad market crash or major correction. The top seven tech stocks, known as the Magnificent Seven, saw their valuations drop from about 33x to 23x, while the rest of the market fell from roughly 20x to 18x. This measured de-rating has been driven by specific events rather than a widespread loss of investor confidence, allowing equity returns to remain strong. The investment firm Neuberger highlights five factors contributing to this trend, emphasizing the stability and resilience of the market despite valuation declines.
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