Probability of a U.S. Recession as Currently Priced Across Asset Classes Chart suggesting that the S&P 500 implies a 57% chance of recession, while 5-year U.S. Treasuries imply a 86% chance of recession. Image: J.P. Morgan
Momentum Signal Across Asset Classes Momentum signals across all asset classes have flipped to extreme risk-off. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
Bitcoin, Gold and Performances by Asset Classes Bitcoin is the best performing asset class YTD, even better than gold known as the “safe haven” asset. Image: Fundstrat Global Advisors, LLC
Flows for the Broad U.S. Asset Classes: Stocks and Bonds During the week ending December 25th, U.S. ETFs and equity funds had the largest weekly outflow YTD. Image: BofA Global Research
Asset Class and Sharpe Ratio Since 1990 The sharpe ratio is a measure of risk-adjusted return. This year, major asset classes have a positive and high sharpe ratio. Image: Arbor Research & Trading LLC Click the Image to Enlarge
Worst Yearly Total Return Across Asset Classes 2019 is poised to be one of the best years ever for investing. The worst asset class is up 2.3% YTD. Image: Bianco Research
Asset Classes and Inflation Risks Chart suggesting that major asset classes do not take inflation risks into account. Image: Arbor Research & Trading LLC
Asset Class Quilt of Total Returns This table shows that betting on last year’s winner rarely works out. Image: BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research
Asset Class Returns in YTD 2019 The S&P 500 Index, US Treasury bonds, gold and crude oil are all positive this year. This situation is quite rare. It never happened before, to have them all up double digits. Image: LPL Financial LLC
Returns Per Asset Class in YTD 2019 This chart shows what investors should have bought in 2019. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research