Investor Sentiment – U.S. Market Greed/Fear Index The Market Greed/Fear Index stands at 60.07, which is now far from extreme greed territory, indicating a more neutral sentiment in the market. Image: Real Investment Advice
S&P 500 Monthly Returns During an U.S. Election Year In election years, historical data shows that the S&P 500 tends to perform strongly during the months of June, July, and August, as investors gain confidence…
Insider Transactions Ratio The Insider Transactions Ratio is back in bullish territory, indicating a prevailing sense of optimism among corporate insiders and potentially signaling a positive outlook for the market. Image: Barron’s
Combined AAII & II Sentiment The combined sentiment of the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) and Investors Intelligence (II) suggests a corrective phase within a bull market. Image: Topdown Charts
Tech Flows Inflows to tech funds have experienced a significant slowdown, but they are still positive. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Cumulative Bond Flows Government bonds and investment-grade (IG) corporate bonds have experienced substantial inflows over the last 12 months. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
Average 1-Month S&P 500 Return vs. Change in 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yields When U.S. Treasury yields rise quickly, the S&P 500 typically faces challenges due to factors like decreased stock valuation multiples, especially for expensive…
Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) Fund Flows Record inflows into mortgage-backed securities over the past week highlight the growing interest in this asset class among investors. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
S&P 500 – Top 10 U.S. Companies by Market Capitalization Relative to Total The top 10 U.S. companies represent 34% of the S&P 500 Index in terms of market cap, raising concerns for investors in…
U.S. Treasury Interest Payments The rising trend in U.S. interest payments can have significant implications for the economy and financial markets. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy