S&P 500 Stocks Net Call Volume The surge in call option activity for mega-cap growth, tech, and defensive stocks indicates ongoing bullish sentiment, while also hinting at possible market shifts ahead. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
MSCI Cyclicals/Defensives Return During anticipated economic expansions, investors lean towards cyclical stocks for their growth potential, while defensive stocks serve as a buffer during economic downturns. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Cyclical Sectors’ Relative Performance vs. Defensive Sectors Around the First Fed Cut After the first Fed interest rate cut, defensive stocks have historically shown stronger performance relative to cyclical stocks. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy
Cyclicals/Defensives vs. ISM Manufacturing PMI Should investors favor defensive stocks for the rest of the year? Image: Nordea and Macrobond
S&P 500 Cyclicals vs. Defensives Should investors expect temporary inflation spikes during the recovery and favor large tech stocks? Image: BofA Global Research