Time, Diversification and the Volatility of Returns

Time, Diversification and the Volatility of Returns This chart shows how the volatility of returns decreases over time (range of equity, bond and blended total return). Picture Source: J.P. Morgan Asset Management

Seven Largest Companies as Share of S&P 500 Total Market Capitalization

Seven Largest Companies as Share of S&P 500 Total Market Capitalization The concentration of the seven largest stocks in the S&P 500 raises concerns about diversification and market stability, as potential risks emerge if these stocks underperform. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Top 5 Stocks as % of S&P 500 Market Capitalization

Top 5 Stocks as % of S&P 500 Market Capitalization The S&P 500 remains more concentrated in the five largest stocks than during the dotcom bubble, posing potential risks if these stocks underperform and raising concerns about diversification and market stability. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Top Five Companies % of S&P 500 Market Capitalization

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…

Equity Total Returns

Equity Total Returns Geographic diversification hurt equity performance last year. Image: Richardson Wealth

20-Year Annualized Returns by Asset Class

20-Year Annualized Returns by Asset Class The average American investor still underperforms the market over the long term, generally due to panic selling, emotional biases, the herding effect and lack of diversification. Image: J.P. Morgan Asset Management