Long time Quote by Howard Marks
““Prices are too high” is far from synonymous with “the next move will be downward.” Things can be overpriced and stay that way for a long time . . . or become far more so.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks, 2011
High prices don’t guarantee a decline; markets can stay elevated or rise further despite overvaluation.
In simple terms: Expensive doesn’t mean falling.
Don’t assume price drops solely from high valuations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stock market
- real estate
- commodities
- economic cycles
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess true market risk?
- What other signals indicate a downturn?
Relying only on price can mislead investors.