Europe’s GRANOLAS Stocks and Market Capitalization While Europe may not have the Magnificent Seven, it does have the GRANOLAS, which represents Glaxosmithkline, Roche, ASML, Nestle, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, L’Oreal, LVMH, Astrazeneca, SAP, and Sanofi. Image: Alpine Macro
30 Largest Stocks as a Percentage of S&P 500 Market Capitalization The 30 largest stocks account for 53% of the S&P 500’s total market capitalization, raising concerns about the index’s concentration and potential risks. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
S&P 500 – Top 10 U.S. Companies by Market Capitalization Relative to Total The dominance of the top 10 U.S. companies in the S&P 500 Index by market capitalization can raise concerns about the index’s ability to provide adequate diversification for investors. Image: Strategas Research Partners
S&P 500 Valuation – Real Market Capitalization to Real GDP Ratio The inflation-adjusted market capitalization to GDP ratio is a valuable tool to evaluate the U.S. stock market’s valuation. The high current ratio implies a potential overvaluation. Image: Real Investment Advice
Valuation – U.S. Equity Market Capitalization to GDP The U.S. equity market cap to GDP ratio is near an all-time high at approximately 187%, suggesting a significant overvaluation of the U.S. stock market. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Buybacks Investors generally consider the persistent robustness of S&P 500 buybacks as a positive sign, as they have the potential to create sustainable value for shareholders. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
Stocks – Short Interest in Magnificent 7 as a % of Market Capitalization Short interest in the Magnificent 7 stocks is rising, as their high valuations have raised concerns among investors. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy
Top 5 Stocks as % of S&P 500 Market Capitalization The S&P 500 remains more concentrated in the five largest stocks than during the dotcom bubble, posing potential risks if these stocks underperform and raising concerns about diversification and market stability. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Market Capitalization of U.S. vs. Europe Magnificent Seven Stocks In light of their current upward trajectory, can the U.S. magnificent seven stocks continue to rise? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Top Five Companies % of S&P 500 Market Capitalization The concentration of the S&P 500 in the five largest stocks remains higher than it was during the dot-com bubble, which is seen as a potential risk, as it can lead to increased market volatility and a lack of diversification. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant…
Top 5 Stocks % of S&P 500 Market Capitalization Does the current concentration of the S&P 500 in the five largest stocks suggest a potential bull trap, particularly as it is more pronounced than during the dotcom bubble? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy