ETF Assets Leveraged Long/Short Products Ratio

ETF Assets Leveraged Long/Short Products Ratio With leveraged long ETFs leaving inverse products in the dust, market’s optimism is so contagious that bears are considering a career change! Image: Bloomberg

Risky vs. Safe Assets Fund Flows

Risky vs. Safe Assets Fund Flows Even with the S&P 500 at record levels, investors continue to favor safe assets over risky ones, suggesting a persistent perception of market risk. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Asset Manager Net Positioning

Asset Manager Net Positioning Asset managers are so optimistic, they’re buying stocks like it’s Black Friday and every deal is a steal! This behavior raises concerns about excessive optimism and indicates a potentially overheated market. Image: MarketDesk Investment Committee Handbook

Total Return Performance of Various Assets

Total Return Performance of Various Assets Despite Warren Buffett’s skepticism towards gold as an investment, the precious metal has outperformed both U.S. equities and U.S. Treasury bonds over the past 25 years. Image: Deutsche Bank

Real Returns for U.S. Dollar-based Assets by Quarter Century

Real Returns for U.S. Dollar-based Assets by Quarter Century While there have been periods of volatility and negative returns, real stock market returns over the past 25 years have been positive and in line with long-term historical averages. Image: Deutsche Bank

Money Market Fund Assets

Money Market Fund Assets U.S. money market funds usually see outflows within 12 months after the Fed’s first rate cut, as investors rebalance their portfolios and reassess risk in light of changing interest rates and market dynamics. Image: The Daily Shot

U.S. Households Aggregate Financial Asset Allocation

U.S. Households Aggregate Financial Asset Allocation Current high levels of U.S. household equity allocation suggest potential risks for future investors, as historical trends indicate this often precedes lower market returns. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Ranked Cross Asset Returns by Year

Ranked Cross Asset Returns by Year Gold’s remarkable performance in 2024 is largely due to strong central bank purchases, its established reputation as a safe haven during uncertain times, and its effectiveness as an inflation hedge. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy Click the Image to Enlarge

U.S. Money Market Fund Assets and Fed Funds Rate

U.S. Money Market Fund Assets and Fed Funds Rate The current environment suggests that a substantial amount of capital is poised to flow back into equity markets, driven by expectations of favorable economic conditions and monetary policy adjustments. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

GWIM Cash Allocation as % Asset Under Management

GWIM Cash Allocation as % Asset Under Management BofA’s private clients have reduced their cash allocation, remaining below the long-term average, while increasing their equity exposure. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy