Top Five Companies % of S&P 500 Market Capitalization The concentration of the S&P 500 in the five largest stocks remains higher than it was during the dot-com bubble, which is seen as a potential risk, as it can lead to increased market volatility and a lack of diversification. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant…
Short Interest as % of Market Capitalization S&P 500 Median Median S&P 500 short interest remains low at 1.7%. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Top 5 Stocks % of S&P 500 Market Capitalization Does the current concentration of the S&P 500 in the five largest stocks suggest a potential bull trap, particularly as it is more pronounced than during the dotcom bubble? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Performance – U.S. Core Capital Good Orders and DJIA vs. Treasuries Price Relative The performance of stocks relative to bonds is closely linked to the capital expenditure cycle. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
S&P 500 – Top 10 U.S. Companies by Market Capitalization Relative to Total The top 10 U.S. companies represent approximately 35% of the S&P 500 Index in terms of market capitalization, which can be a concern for investors in terms of diversification. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Median S&P 500 Stock Short Interest as % of Market Capitalization Median S&P 500 stock short interest remains low so far. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Money Market Fund Assets as a Percent of S&P 500 Market Capitalization Cash on the sidelines is not elevated relative to the S&P 500 market capitalization. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Big Tech Stocks % of S&P 500 Market Capitalization Will the weight of big tech stocks in the S&P 500 continue to decline in 2023? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Total Equity Market Capitalization per Country The United States has the largest equity market capitalization in the world (over $41 trillion as of December 31, 2022). Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Market Capitalization as % of S&P 500 Should investors underweight the tech, communications services and consumer discretionary sectors? Image: BofA Research Investment Committee