With the S&P 500 closing above 5,000 for the first time, there’s an inevitable question for investors with cash on the sidelines: Should I get in now — or is the milestone moment actually a reason not to invest?
The right answer depends on your circumstances. But putting the record high into context can help you think through the consequences of investing, financial advisers say. Here’s how market strategists and wealth advisers suggest framing things.
