GMO has released its latest 7-year asset class forecasts (based on prices on January 31).
The forecasts are average annual returns over 7 years based on current prices relative to cyclically adjusted earnings, return on equity, and other measures. The expected returns are "real" (adjusted for inflation, which is presumed to be 2.5%). In the past, GMO's forecasts have often been very accurate.
The bottom line:
- US stocks will have crappy returns, especially small stocks, with one exception...
- US "high-quality" stocks (high cash flow, low debt) will do fine (just below average)
- International stocks will have fine returns (just below average)
- Bonds and cash will have horrible returns across the board
- Trees (timber) will have their usual impressive returns
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