Risk Appetite Indicator for Different Asset Classes Investors have sharply shifted toward risk aversion due to escalating tariff policies and eroding market visibility. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. Household Ownership of Stocks, % of Total Assets The elevated equity exposure of U.S. households, while not an absolute sign of impending market downturns, highlights the necessity for cautious investment decisions and strategic portfolio management. Image: J.P. Morgan
Risky vs. Safe Assets Fund Flows The ongoing preference for safe assets over risky ones indicates investor wariness about market conditions and a focus on capital preservation in uncertain times. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Cross Asset Flows as a % of Assets Money market funds continue to attract strong investor interest, as they offer safe and profitable short-term opportunities in the current high-interest-rate environment. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
Equity Net Long Positioning – Leveraged Funds and Asset Managers Net Future Positions Leveraged funds and asset managers continue to maintain significant net long positions in U.S. equity futures, despite showing some reduced bullishness. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Household Asset Allocation The wealth gap between the rich and the middle/lower classes is significantly influenced by their asset ownership patterns. The wealthy predominantly own equities, while the middle and lower classes tend to invest heavily in real estate. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. Money Market Fund Assets U.S. money market fund assets hit a new all-time high of $8.2 tn, reflecting a continued trend of investors seeking safety and yield. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Equity Share of Household Financial Assets Compared to U.S. households, Europeans exhibit lower stock ownership rates, which can be explained by cultural savings attitudes, structural differences in pension systems, and a stronger preference for liquid investments. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Global Money Market Fund Assets Global money market fund assets hit a new all-time high of $9.7 tn, highlighting the perceived security and attractiveness of these funds as a viable approach for temporarily storing and increasing capital. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Asset Class Annualized Real Returns Since 1900 Since 1900, U.S. equities have delivered an annualized real return of 6.7%, highlighting their importance in long-term investment strategies and offering strong returns compared to other asset classes over the past century. Image: J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Equities as a Percent of Financial Assets With favorable market conditions and increasing stock valuations, Americans now hold more than 37% of all assets in equities, marking a record high. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management