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Market Share of Algorithmic Trading by Asset Class Algorithmic trading has grown across asset classes, particularly in equities. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Only 11% of Asset Classes Have Posted Negative Total Returns in 2019 The rally is back, but for how long? According to Deutsche Bank AG, 90% of 70 financial asset classes posted positive total returns. Data for 2019 are through April. Picture Source: The Wall Street Journal

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

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

Bubbles and Bitcoin – Trough to Peak Price Moves (%) Within 3 Years of the Highs for Selected Assets Through History Bitcoin is around half of the tulip bubble in 1637. Image: Deutsche Bank Click the Image to Enlarge  

Net Long S&P 500 E-Mini Futures Position for Asset Managers Has the U.S. stock market more room to run? The net long S&P 500 E-mini futures position for asset managers is well below S&P 500 peak levels. Image: BofA Global Research Click the Image to Enlarge  

Cross-Asset Correlation Matrix This grid showing the correlation between different asset classes, is useful for asset allocation. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Correlation Across Assets The 1-year rolling correlation remains low between asset classes for diversification. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Gold Speculative Positions Speculative positioning in gold has declined sharply in recent weeks, driven by profit-taking, risk repricing, and rotation into other asset classes. Image: J.P. Morgan

Bitcoin-Nasdaq 100 30-Day Correlation Correlation between Bitcoin and the Nasdaq 100 has climbed to multi-year highs recently. Yet, as macroeconomic factors change and Bitcoin develops as an asset class, this correlation with traditional equities may decrease. Image: Bloomberg

Annual Return of Treasuries – T-bills In 2024, U.S. Treasuries have once again underperformed cash, resulting in a challenging year for bond investors. Many investors have found more appealing opportunities in cash savings or other asset classes. Image: Bloomberg