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S&P 500 operating earnings per share is forecast to be $340 for 2026. That's around a 24% growth year over year. At 8,000 we'll have a P/E of 23.5, which is in line with historical modern averages. Majority of the index is in the tech sector. Historical P/E since inception has been around 18-20x.