Stocks – High Quality Relative Earnings Revisions Breadth and High Quality Factor Relative Performance In a late-cycle market, investors looking for stability might find high-quality stocks appealing, given their historical ability to provide robust protection against both market volatility and economic downturns. Image: Morgan Stanley Research
Top 10 Mega Cap Stocks as % of S&P 500 The increasing dominance of the top 10 companies in the S&P 500 Index has sparked significant concerns regarding the index’s ability to offer adequate diversification for investors. Image: Real Investment Advice
U.S. Stocks – Magnificent Seven Market Value as a Percent of S&P 500 Market Value The “Magnificent Seven” stocks have significantly influenced the S&P 500, now accounting for 34% of its market capitalization, reflecting their dominance and the concentrated risk in the market. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Valuation – P/E Ratio of the Top 10 and Remaining Stocks in the S&P 500 Investor concerns regarding the high valuation of the S&P 500 and its top 10 stocks are growing, particularly as historical data suggests that elevated valuations can lead to subpar performance. Image: J.P. Morgan Asset Management
To What Extend Do You Think the U.S. “Magnificent Seven” Tech Stocks Will Either Be Up or Down in 2025? 67% of respondents expect the “Magnificent Seven” stocks to grow in 2025, with an average anticipated gain of 6.8%. In contrast, 33% predict a decline, with 22% of that group expecting a drop of over…
U.S. Small-Cap Stocks – Russell 2000 The small-cap Russell 2000 index has faced a notable downturn in December 2024, experiencing a decline of over 8%. This marks its worst monthly performance since September 2022, reflecting a notable shift in investor confidence. Image: Bloomberg
U.S. Stocks Returns during Year One of a President’s Second Term The performance of U.S. stocks during the first year of a second presidential term has shown mixed results historically, but recent trends suggest a more favorable outlook. Image: Carson Investment Research
Global Stocks – MSCI ACWI Index Global stock markets are currently facing potential downward pressure, with technical indicators suggesting that further declines could occur if recent selloffs continue. Image: Bloomberg
S&P 500 and Stocks Above Their 20-Day Moving Average With only a small percentage of U.S. stocks trading above their 20-day moving average in a bull market, the S&P 500 index appears oversold, potentially signaling buying opportunities for investors Image: Bloomberg
Small Cap Stocks – Russell 2000 > 10% Gain for the Month Bulls are smiling again! The Russell 2000’s 10.9% gain in November is a promising sign for small-cap stocks over the next six months, with an average increase of 11.3% since 1979 and gains occurring 90% of the time. Image: Carson Investment Research
America’s Magnificent Seven Stocks While the Magnificent Seven stocks have been a significant force in the market, there are signs that their growth may not continue at the same pace, and their high valuations could pose risks for investors moving forward. Image: Bloomberg