Earnings Growth – U.S. Large Caps, Mid Caps and Small Caps
EPS – Earnings-Per-Share Growth Forecast The EPS growth forecasts for all regions are 26% to 30% for 2021, and double-digit growth is expected in 2022. Image: Morgan Stanley Research
EPS – Earnings-Per-Share Growth Forecast The EPS growth forecasts for all regions are 26% to 30% for 2021, and double-digit growth is expected in 2022. Image: Morgan Stanley Research
Performance – U.S. Small Cap Stocks vs. Large Cap Stocks Small caps continue to face significant challenges relative to large caps, a trend that has persisted for several years. However, there is a growing sense of cautious optimism about their potential recovery as market conditions change. Image: BofA Global Research
U.S. Small Cap Stocks vs. U.S. Large Cap Stocks U.S. small caps are currently viewed as an attractive investment opportunity compared to U.S. large caps, with several factors suggesting potential outperformance over the next decade. Image: BofA Global Research
Performance – Large Cap Growth vs. Small Cap Value Large-cap growth stocks are outperforming small-cap value stocks at a level not seen since the dot-com bubble era. Historical patterns and the potential for economic recovery indicate that this trend may change in the long term. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Cumulative Large Cap vs Small Cap Equity Flows Since 2021, U.S. large-cap funds have seen significantly higher inflows compared to U.S. small-cap funds, highlighting a broader trend of investor preference for larger, established companies. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Performance – Large Cap vs. Small Cap The durability of the rotation from U.S. large caps to U.S. small caps remains to be seen as the market assesses the implications of changing inflation and rate expectations. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 – Russell 2000 (Small Caps) Outperforms Russell 1000 (Large Caps) by 3% of More Historically, when small caps have outperformed large caps by 3% of more, the S&P 500 has been higher a year later in every instance, with an average gain of 32% since 1979. Image: Carson Investment Research
U.S. Large Cap Flows Investor interest in U.S. large-cap funds has surged in 2024, with inflows to these funds positioned to be the second largest on record. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Returns for Small, Mid, and Large Caps U.S. small caps have a track record of outperforming larger companies over extended periods, with potential for a resurgence in performance based on valuation, profitability, and historical trends. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy
Small Cap Stocks vs. Large Cap Stocks Relative Performance Is it time for U.S. equity investors to increase their allocation to small-cap stocks compared to large-cap stocks in their portfolio? Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy
Valuation – U.S. Small Caps vs. Large Caps P/E Relative Considering the appealing valuations, should investors increase their allocation to U.S. small-cap stocks relative to U.S. large-cap stocks? Image: J.P. Morgan