Volatility Control Funds Estimated Equity Allocation Vol-control funds have near-record equity exposure by historical standards, sitting at the 97th percentile, which reflects strong confidence in the equity market risk environment. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
International vs. Domestic Exposure Export-oriented U.S. stocks surged after the tariff pause announcement, reflecting growing investor optimism over easing trade tensions—though potential tariff policy changes remain key factors to watch. Image: Bloomberg
Equity – MSCI Japan Market Cap Relative to World Market Cap Considering the improved outlook, attractive valuations, and progress in corporate governance, should investors consider increasing their exposure to Japanese equities? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Beta Exposure of Large Cap U.S. Active Managers vs. S&P 500 Among active managers, there is a significant drop in beta exposure to GFC levels. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy
Value vs. Growth – Active Managers’ Relative Exposure in Low P/FCF vs. High Long-Term Growth Despite the rally in Value, active managers are still ~30% underweight Value vs. Growth. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy
CTAs Exposure to Equities CTAs overall equity exposure is in the 42th percentile. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
Major U.S. Mutual Funds’ Net Exposure to U.S. Equities U.S. equity exposure of major U.S. mutual funds is in line with the historical average. Image: Nomura
S&P 500 and NAAIM Index Above 97 Active managers have a habit of chasing rallies and selling near lows. Last week, their equity exposure climbed to 97.13, a level usually seen around short-term market peaks. Image: Real Investment Advice
U.S. Household Ownership of Stocks, % of Total Assets An elevated equity exposure among U.S. households does not necessarily signal an imminent market downturn, but it underscores the importance of cautious investment strategies and prudent portfolio management. Image: J.P. Morgan
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
Flow – % Share of Rolling Three-Month ETF Inflows Investors reduced their equity exposure. Over the past 3 months, nearly 50% of all ETF inflows have funneled into HY, IG and Agg bonds. Image: Arbor Research & Trading LLC