Equities – Hedge Fund Client Four Week Average Net Flows Last week, BofA’s hedge fund clients were net buyers of equities for the first time in 10 weeks. Image: BofA Securities

S&P 500 Equal Weight Index vs. S&P 500 Index While the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index has historically performed well during economic recoveries, it continues to underperform the S&P 500 (Market-Cap) Index this year. Image:…

Survey – Bitcoin Price Over one-third of people surveyed believe that the price of Bitcoin will be below $20,000 at the end of 2024. Is it time to be contrarian on Bitcoin? Image: Deutsche Bank

S&P 500 Equal Weight Index The performance of the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index continues to be influenced by factors such as economic conditions, market sentiment, and other macroeconomic indicators. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

S&P 500 Valuation Matrix (12-Month Forward EPS and P/E Multiple) According to Morgan Stanley, U.S. equity market gains in 2024 may stall due to high forward multiples and ambitious earnings forecasts for the next 12…

Performance – What Is Likely to Be the Best-Performing Asset Class? Historically, equities have demonstrated significant growth and the potential for attractive returns over the long term. Will equities be the best-performing asset class in…

Consecutive Trading Days of Inverted 10Y-2Y U.S. Treasury Yield Curve The anticipation of Fed easing is being driven by the aging of yield curve inversion. Market participants are expecting the Fed to cut rates in…

S&P 500 Performance After a New All-Time High and More Than a Year Without Making One The S&P 500 reaching a new all-time high after more than a year without making one can be seen…

S&P 500 Sector Return on Equity vs. Price/Book Valuation The energy and consumer staples sectors are trading at levels below ROE-implied valuations. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. Household Financial Assets The total amount of cash held by households in the United States has reached a staggering $18 trillion. Image: BofA Research Investment Committee

Equity – MSCI Japan Market Cap Relative to World Market Cap Considering the improved outlook, attractive valuations, and progress in corporate governance, should investors consider increasing their exposure to Japanese equities? Image: BofA Global Investment…