S&P 500 Growth vs. Value – Relative Total Return
S&P 500 Growth vs. Value – Relative Total Return Value is back in favor to start the year, as lofty valuations keep investors on edge. Still, growth could stage a comeback if earnings deliver some…
Net Monthly Flows of U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs
Net Monthly Flows of U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Since the reversal in October 2025, institutions have cut billions in Bitcoin holdings month after month, an indication of fading appetite and a darker mood across crypto…
S&P 500 Forward Earnings Estimates
S&P 500 Forward Earnings Estimates Improving earnings fundamentals in the S&P 500 are keeping investors cautiously optimistic, as faster growth fuels confidence in another year of equity gains. Image: Real Investment Advice
S&P 500 Quarterly YoY EPS Growth Relative to Consensus Expectations
S&P 500 Quarterly YoY EPS Growth Relative to Consensus Expectations Consensus expects S&P 500 earnings to rise 7% year on year in 4Q 2025, but results so far are tracking closer to 11%, lifted by…
Gold as a Share of Total Central Bank FX Reserves
Gold Price vs. Gold Composite FX Breadth Indicator Gold’s role is shifting: it’s no longer just a safe haven but a cornerstone of monetary stability as central banks keep adding to their reserves in an…
Bitcoin, Gold and S&P 500’s Performance
Bitcoin, Gold and S&P 500’s Performance Bitcoin has lost some ground lately, but at about 370% above its early‑2023 lows, it looks less like a speculative bet and more like a market finding its footing.…
Bitcoin Drawdown
Bitcoin Drawdown Volatility persists, but Bitcoin’s drop of more than 40% from its October peak looks more like a typical correction than a structural breakdown. In most markets that would be a crash; for Bitcoin,…
Drawdowns from 52-Week Highs for Selected U.S. and Related Stocks
Drawdowns from 52-Week Highs for Selected U.S. and Related Stocks Investors aren’t buying every U.S. tech name anymore. The market is picking clear winners and leaving the rest behind, particularly in AI-related stocks. Image: Deutsche…
Cumulative Fund Flows Across Assets
Cumulative Fund Flows Across Assets Many investors continue to favor the relative safety of bonds and money market funds over riskier equities, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and relatively high interest rates. Image: Goldman Sachs Global…
Performance – S&P 500 Relative to FTSE All-World Excluding U.S.
Performance – S&P 500 Relative to FTSE All-World Excluding U.S. US stocks have sunk to a two-year low versus global peers, as tariffs bite and AI gains stay concentrated among a handful of megacaps. Diversifying…
Margin Debt as Percentage of M2 (Measure of Leverage)
Margin Debt as Percentage of M2 (Measure of Leverage) Leverage lifts returns when markets climb but reveals the weak spots when sentiment turns. Margin debt, as a share of the money supply, now stands at…