FMS Investors – Net % Say They Are Overweight Equities FMS investors have a greater appetite for risk-taking and a strong inclination toward equity investments. Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey
Dow Jones Returns After 9-Day Win Streaks Historically, the Dow Jones has tended to experience bullish trends over the next 12 months following 9-day win streaks, with a median 7.9% increase in value observed since 1900. Image: Carson Investment Research
Valuation – U.S. Equity Market Capitalization to GDP The U.S. equity market cap to GDP ratio is near an all-time high at approximately 187%, suggesting a significant overvaluation of the U.S. stock market. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Earnings Surprise A strong 7% earnings surprise in the first quarter indicates robust performance by S&P 500 companies, which is likely to have a positive impact on investor confidence. Image: BofA Global Research
U.S. Dollar vs. Japanese Yen (USD/JPY) When yields on U.S. Treasury bonds are higher than those on Japanese government bonds, it can lead to a weakening of the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. Image: BCA Research
Performance – U.S. vs. China Stocks Price Relative Will China stocks continue to outperform U.S. stocks in the coming months? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
S&P 500 Performance After Three Consecutive Days NYSE Advancers of 74% or Greater Three consecutive days NYSE advancers of 74% or greater suggest a bullish outlook for the S&P 500 over the next 12 months, with an average gain of 22.7% since 2000. Image: Carson Investment Research
U.S. Investement Grade Corporate Bond Spreads Will U.S. Investment Grade corporate bond spreads remain unchanged for an extended period? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
U.S. Coporate vs. Government Bond Returns Since March 2020, U.S. corporate bonds have significantly outperformed government bonds. Will this trend continue in the coming months? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Valuation – Real Assets vs. Financial Assets The price of real assets relative to financial assets being very low suggests that investors should consider owning more real assets, such as real estate and precious metals. Image: BofA Global Research
Real GDP and Inflation The U.S. economy has avoided recessions and stagflations 90% of the time, inspiring confidence in investors and showcasing the country’s commitment to long-term economic stability and growth. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy