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Cash Allocation by Non-Bank Investors Globally Investors globally have significantly reduced their cash allocations, reaching the lowest levels observed since at least 1999. Image: J.P. Morgan

GWIM Cash Allocation as % Asset Under Management BofA’s private clients have reduced their cash allocation, remaining below the long-term average, while increasing their equity exposure. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

FMS Average Cash Balance The FMS cash level has fallen to 4.2% from 4.3%, but it is not currently considered a contrarian sell signal for stocks. Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey

Buybacks – S&P 500 Cash as % of Total Asset As S&P 500 companies’ cash reserves decline, Bank of America expects buybacks to peak soon. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy

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

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