Sentiment – Risk Appetite and Expected U.S. Equity Market Performance

Sentiment – Risk Appetite and Expected U.S. Equity Market Performance Amidst mounting political, macroeconomic, and policy uncertainties, U.S. equity investors have dramatically increased their risk aversion in February, signaling a cautious market outlook. Image: S&P Global Market Intelligence

Seasonality of Market Performance – MSCI USA

Seasonality of Market Performance – MSCI USA August and September have historically been less favorable months for U.S. equities, with lower average performance compared to other months. Image: BofA Global Quantitative Strategy

Market Performance: Q4 2018 vs. Q4 2019

Market Performance: Q4 2018 vs. Q4 2019 Trade optimism and accommodative central bank monetary policy have contributed to market performance in Q4 2019. Image: Fidelity Investments