Margin Debt Reaches Levels Seen at Past Market Peaks
According to Leuthold Group data, margin debt has grown by over 40% in the past year—levels previously seen during market tops in 2000, 2007, and 2021. This rapid growth outpaces S&P 500 returns of about 22%, raising concerns that a slowdown could lead to downward pressure on stock prices.
Topics: bull/bear markets investor behavior margin debt S&P 500 performance