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FMS Average Cash Balance The FMS cash level has now risen to 4.1% from 4.0%, which is still below the 4.0% threshold that would trigger a sell signal for stocks. Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey

S&P 500 Use of Cash and Buybacks Buybacks and dividends are expected to comprise 43% of cash use in 2024, while Capex and R&D will make up 46% of total cash spending. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

FMS Investors – Average Percentile Rank of Growth Expectations, Cash Allocation, Equity Allocation The decrease in pessimism among FMS investors is seen as highly encouraging as it indicates an increased appetite for risk-taking among them. Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey

GWIM Cash Allocation as % Asset Under Management The cash allocation among BofA’s private clients remains below the long-term average. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

FMS Investors – Net % Overweight Equities – Net % Overweight Cash FMS investors still show a greater inclination to invest in the stock market and less interest in holding cash, indicating their ongoing preference for higher-risk assets over cash reserves. Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey

Buybacks and S&P 500 Use of Cash Stock buybacks are just one potential use of cash by S&P 500 companies. Companies may choose to engage in buybacks to return cash to shareholders, and potentially enhance shareholder value. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Share of S&P 1500 Companies by Returning Cash to Shareholders Strategy Most S&P 1500 companies are returning cash to shareholders through both dividends and buybacks, which can significantly boost shareholder returns. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Free Cash Flow Despite a decline, the S&P 500 free cash flow remains higher than the historical trend, even during the current hiking cycle. Image: BofA Research Investment Committee

Cash + T-bills % of AUM Will cash and T-bills serve as the driving force behind the bull markets of 2024? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

AAII Cash Allocations High levels of cash allocations by AAII members can be a good contrarian indicator. Image: Topdown Charts