The market reinforced was that valuations eventually catch up, regardless of sentiment. Several stocks trading at elevated multiples struggled to justify expectations, even as broader indices held up. Vikas Gupta, CEO and Chief Investment Strategist at OmniScience Capital, said investors must remain valuation-conscious. “If you invest at high valuations, don’t expect high returns. Markets will go up and down, and investors should be mentally prepared for 30 percent-plus drawdowns without panicking or trying to time exits,” he said.
