"He's expecting a 20% plus correction in the first half, followed by a magnificent recovery up to new all-time high of about 7700 in 2026. This is a pretty amazing call and it's very similar to what I talked about in my latest market update video and I recommend you to watch it if you're interested. But he did mention that this is normal after multiple years of 20% plus gains. And if you look at the history over the last 20 years in terms of the S&P 500, anytime we have two or I should say three positive years, the fourth year tends to be a really negative year."
The insight highlights Tom Lee's forecast of a significant 20% correction in the first half of 2026 followed by a robust recovery to record highs. It underscores historical market patterns where strong consecutive years often lead to a subsequent downturn, raising concerns about market cyclicality. This macro commentary cautions investors to be aware of structural risks and cyclical downturns tied to economic and electoral uncertainties.
Tom Lee: This Could Trigger a 20% Crash!
The Patient Investor
December 14, 2025
Macro Theme