Emerging Market Equity Flows

Emerging Market Equity Flows Emerging market equity funds have seen substantial outflows, highlighting the fragility of market sentiment amidst ongoing economic challenges. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

GWIM Equity Allocation as % Assets Under Management

GWIM Equity Allocation as % Assets Under Management BofA’s private clients show optimism about equity market growth and potential returns, as evidenced by their 63% portfolio allocation to equities. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Emerging Market Debt + Equity Flows

Emerging Market Debt + Equity Flows The substantial inflows into emerging market assets highlight a robust interest from investors. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Sector Composition of the S&P 500 by Equity Capitalization

Sector Composition of the S&P 500 by Equity Capitalization The market capitalization of sectors within the S&P 500 reflects the market’s changing landscape, driven by economic conditions and investor sentiment, leading to fluctuations in sector performance over time. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Weekly U.S. Equity Fund Flows

Weekly U.S. Equity Fund Flows U.S. equity funds have seen substantial inflows amounting to $31.74 billion, reflecting a strong positive sentiment among investors, particularly following the Fed’s decision to cut interest rates last week. Image: BofA Global Research

Global Equities Flows

Global Equities Flows In August, global equity funds saw significant outflows, the largest since 2022, reflecting a cautious sentiment among investors. Image: J.P. Morgan

Global Stocks

Global Stocks The value of global equities reached an all-time high of $125 trillion at the end of July 2024, driven by robust corporate earnings and investor confidence. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Cumulative Passive and Active Equity Flows

Cumulative Passive and Active Equity Flows While active equity funds have faced significant challenges, passive equity flows have shown resilience, remaining positive despite market fluctuations. Image: BofA Global Research

Sentiment – Global Risk Demand Index

Sentiment – Global Risk Demand Index The Morgan Stanley Global Risk Demand Index indicates that investors’ risk appetite is very low, which can often be seen as a contrarian indicator, where extreme pessimism might signal a potential rebound in equity markets. Image: Morgan Stanley

Cumulative Large Cap vs Small Cap Equity Flows

Cumulative Large Cap vs Small Cap Equity Flows Since 2021, U.S. large-cap funds have seen significantly higher inflows compared to U.S. small-cap funds, highlighting a broader trend of investor preference for larger, established companies. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy