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
U.S. Value Flows Over the past 18 months, outflows from U.S. value funds have been substantial, totaling a record $100 billion. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield Macro Fair Value According to BofA’s macroeconomic framework, the fair value for the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is estimated to be between 4.25% and 4.3%. Image: BofA Global Research
MSCI World Value vs. Growth Given the current market dynamics, will the outperformance of growth stocks over value stocks be reversed in the future, with value stocks potentially taking the lead? Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
FMS Investors – Net % Saying Gold Overvalued According to FMS investors, gold is currently considered the most overvalued since August 2020, raising concerns about a potential market bubble. Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey
U.S. Stocks – Magnificent Seven Market Value as a Percent of S&P 500 Market Value The concentration of the Magnificent Seven U.S. stocks has a significant impact on the performance of the S&P 500. While these stocks have performed well, the over-reliance on them poses potential risks for investors. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Valuation – Relative Forward P/E of Russell 1000 Value vs. Growth Indices The relative multiple between Value and Growth remains significantly low. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy
Performance – Growth vs. Value During times of scarce growth, growth stocks tend to outperform value stocks, while during periods of plentiful growth, value stocks tend to outperform growth stocks. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Growth vs. Value – Relative Price Return In 2023, growth stocks have outperformed value stocks by a significant margin. This is often the case when economic growth is relatively weak and inflation declines. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Long Only Positioning in Value vs. Growth Value is still 53% underweight vs. Growth, highlighting a significant preference among investors for growth-oriented investments over value-based ones. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy