GS CapEx & R&D Index – S&P 500 Index Quarterly Performance

GS CapEx & R&D Index – S&P 500 Index Quarterly Performance The underperformance of stocks with high CapEx and R&D expenditures highlights the tension between long-term corporate investment strategies and investors’ desire for near-term profitability. Image: Bloomberg

Total R&D Investment – U.S. vs. China

Total R&D Investment – U.S. vs. China China’s R&D spending exceeds that of the United States, for the first time in history. The gap is expected to widen over time. Image: BofA Research Investment Committee