S&P 500 Daily Perspective for Thu 7 Aug 2025

GDR Model Performance

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GDR Model Outlook

Overall Outlook (as of 6 Aug 2025): BEARISH TO NEUTRAL. Odds still favor a sustained sell-off, but at this point it seems like the market is back to a period of indecision.

Fundamentals Outlook (as of 26 Jun 2025): Fair Value/Rich. The model has adjusted valuations slightly downward following the release of new data. Going forward GDR Model positioning should tactically tilt a little less towards the long side, all else equal. Note that this is just a barometer to help guide longer-term decision-making rather than short-term market timing.

IMPORTANT NOTE: it’s unknown what the impact of tariffs on valuations (or what the ultimate level of the tariffs themselves) will actually be on valuations. Rather than make tariff-related assumptions to adjust the model accordingly, the Fundamentals Outlook will remain fully data-driven as it’s always been. All other portions of the model are entirely unaffected.

Long-Term Outlook (as of 1 Aug 2025): Bearish. The long-term outlook is now bearish and a meaningful sell-off is well within the realm of possibility.

Short-Term Outlook (as of 6 Aug 2025): Neutral. The short-term outlook closed weak today despite the price rally. Every now and again there are days like this in the market where the model flags weakness in the market despite strength in price. More often than not, it’s been more profitable to listen to the model…

Breadth Outlook (as of 6 Aug 2025): Neutral. Breadth has dropped back to neutral. This corroborates the idea that the market may be going through another period of indecision before taking direction again.

Volatility Outlook (as of 6 Aug 2025): Stable. The volatility outlook is back in calmer waters, which may get in the way of any serious sell-offs, if sustained.

GDR Model Position

Given that the market seems to be headed to indecision, the GDR Model has closed its recent short position. It had been a while since the model had a losing trade.