Ownership Breakdown of the U.S. Equity Market (Share of Corporate Equity Market) U.S. households own 38% of the U.S. equity market, demonstrating strong confidence in stocks. However, stock ownership is highly concentrated, with the wealthiest 10% holding approximately 90% of all household-owned equities. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Gold Price Forecast Goldman Sachs raised its gold price forecast to $3,700 per ounce from $3,300, with a range of $3,650–$3,950, citing stronger-than-expected demand from central banks and ETFs as key drivers of the increase. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Median S&P 500 Stock Bid-Ask Spread Bid-ask spreads for S&P 500 stocks have widened significantly in recent trading sessions, driven by heightened market volatility and liquidity strains. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Corrections and Bear Markets Since World War II Corrections and bear markets, while inevitable and uncomfortable, often reset valuations—providing long-term investors a chance to reevaluate holdings and build positions at attractive levels. Image: Carson Investment Research
Average S&P 500 Performance Around Bear Markets and Corrections The recent U.S. equity market sell-off ranks among the most severe short-term declines since 1929. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. Stock Market Valuations – Combined P/E Ratio High P/E ratios in U.S. tech stocks are a double-edged sword: they reflect both the sector’s growth potential and the risks of overvaluation driven by investor optimism. Image: Topdown Charts
AAII U.S. Investor Sentiment Bearish Readings > 50 The current AAII U.S. Investor Sentiment Bearish reading of 58.9% marks the 7th consecutive week above 50%, aligning with the record streak observed in October 1990, which coincided with a major market low. Image: The Daily Shot
Top 10 Companies’ Share of Market Capitalization China’s stock market concentration is moderately lower than that of the United States. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Price Targets The recent historic rally in U.S. stocks, driven by President Trump’s 90-day tariff reprieve, masks underlying challenges that suggest the 2025 market highs may already be in the rearview mirror. Image: Real Investment Advice
S&P 500 5% Gains and What Happened Next Since 1950, the S&P 500 has surged 5% or more in a single day on 23 occasions. A year later, stocks climbed an average of 26.9%, with positive returns in over 91% of cases—good news for bulls! Image: Carson Investment Research
Valuation – PE10 Ratio USA vs. Rest of the World Investors seeking diversification and long-term growth may prefer emerging markets and non-U.S. developed markets over U.S. stocks due to their attractive valuations. Image: Topdown Charts