ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Bears hate that the S&P 500 has a history of strong performance following years of double-digit gains, when the first five trading days of the new year show positive results.…

Physical Gold Held by all Gold ETFs Globally While central banks are increasing their gold reserves as a hedge against economic uncertainty and currency risks, global gold ETFs continue to see a decline in investor…

U.S. Stocks – Magnificent Seven Market Value as a Percent of S&P 500 Market Value The “Magnificent Seven” stocks have significantly influenced the S&P 500, now accounting for 34% of its market capitalization, reflecting their…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Bears are struggling to find U.S. stocks that don’t make them feel like they’re overpaying—similar to buying a used car at full price from a salesman who claims it was…

S&P 500 Equity Risk Premium With the S&P 500 equity risk premium hitting multi-decade lows, investors may find bonds more appealing than stocks. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Weight of Top 10 Holdings in Each Country’s ETF Concerns about U.S. stock market concentration, especially among the top 10 stocks, have grown. However, a broader comparison with other major economies suggests that the U.S.…

S&P 500 Performance by Prior Year >10% and First 5 Days of January Performance The S&P 500 has historically shown strong performance following years of double-digit gains, when the first five trading days of the…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Even in a bull market, where the S&P 500 gained 0.55% yesterday, it seems bears have opted for a long vacation rather than hibernation! Have a Great Day, Everyone! 😎

U.S. Economic Surprise Index A rising U.S. Economic Surprise Index is often associated with positive equity performance due to enhanced investor sentiment and expectations of continued economic growth. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Equity Sector Returns While large-cap growth stocks, particularly those in the Magnificent 7, performed strongly in 2024, there was also a significant shift toward value sectors throughout the year, reflecting broader economic resilience. Image: J.P.…

Copper to Gold Ratio and U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield (Leading Indicator) The copper/gold ratio and the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield are showing signs of a persistent divergence. Image: Morgan Stanley Research