S&P 500 Valuation Ranking

S&P 500 Valuation Ranking On a P/E basis, the S&P 500 Index is now valued at the 88th percentile vs. 28th percentile a year ago. Image: Fidelity Investments

Sector ETF Flows

Sector ETF Flows In 2024, the financial sector ETF (XLF) saw substantial inflows, making it the leading performer in attracting new capital, while the energy sector ETF (XLE) experienced significant outflows, ranking it as the worst performer. Image: GS Global Banking and Markets

Annual Performance of S&P 500

Annual Performance of S&P 500 With a year-to-date return of 26.47%, the S&P 500 index has delivered remarkable gains in 2024, ranking it among the best performances of the century. Image: Bloomberg

S&P 500 Trailing 4-Quarter ROE

S&P 500 Trailing 4-Quarter ROE The S&P 500’s trailing twelve months return on equity has remained stable year-to-date at 20.7%, ranking in the 97th percentile. This high ROE is a positive indicator for investors, reflecting strong profitability among S&P 500 companies. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Small Cap Equity Positioning

Small Cap Equity Positioning Allocation to small-cap equities, ranking in the 55th percentile, is within a moderate range rather than at extreme levels. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

Top 10 Countries by Share of Global Manufacturing Output

Top 10 Countries by Share of Global Manufacturing Output China manufacturing accounted for 28.4% of the country’s total economic output. Could the ripple effects of the coronavirus affect China’s ranking? Image: Statista