Top 10 Mega Cap Stocks as % of S&P 500
Top 10 Mega Cap Stocks as % of S&P 500 The S&P 500’s heavy dependence on its top 10 stocks makes it susceptible to substantial risks, which are primarily influenced by the performance of these…
S&P 500 Annual Highs Per Month
S&P 500 Annual Highs Per Month Historically, the U.S. stock market has reached its peak in July only three times since 1950, indicating that this month is generally not associated with stock market peaks. Image:…
Weekly U.S. Equity Fund Flows
Weekly U.S. Equity Fund Flows Over the past week, U.S. equity funds experienced modest inflows of $2.17 billion, indicating a lack of strong investor conviction. Image: BofA Global Research
Inflation – Core PCE and Forecasts
Inflation – U.S. Core PCE and Forecasts BofA forecasts that U.S. core PCE will move higher in the second half of 2024 due to unfavorable base effects, but risks are substantially lower compared to the…
U.S. Small Cap Stocks vs. U.S. Large Cap Stocks
U.S. Small Cap Stocks vs. U.S. Large Cap Stocks U.S. small caps are currently viewed as an attractive investment opportunity compared to U.S. large caps, with several factors suggesting potential outperformance over the next decade.…
U.S. GDP Growth
U.S. GDP Growth Goldman Sachs expresses strong confidence in the U.S. economy’s resilience and anticipates a more favorable growth outlook for U.S. GDP in 2024 and 2025 compared to consensus forecasts. Image: Goldman Sachs Global…
Investment Grade (IG) Spread
Investment Grade (IG) Spread According to Goldman Sachs, Investment Grade (IG) spreads are expected to remain virtually unchanged over the next 12 months. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. Stockmarket Valuations – Combined PE Ratio
U.S. Stockmarket Valuations – Combined PE Ratio U.S. tech stocks are viewed as expensive relative to the broader market. Although the rest of the market is not as pricey as tech stocks, it is still…
Performance – MSCI China vs. MSCI EM
Performance – MSCI China vs. MSCI EM China’s performance relative to emerging markets has closely correlated with Trump’s implied winning probability in the prediction market. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
NAAIM Exposure Index – Investor Sentiment
NAAIM Exposure Index – Investor Sentiment The National Association of Active Investment Managers Exposure Index represents the two-week moving average exposure to U.S. equity markets reported by NAAIM members. The NAAIM Exposure Index at 76.70 indicates that…