Sentiment – U.S. Composite Put/Call Ratio The sharp decline in the U.S. put/call ratio to very low levels signals widespread market complacency, as even typically anxious investors appear unworried. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day The S&P 500 took a minor tumble of 0.24% last week, confirming the bears’ eternal pessimism. However, bulls are too busy celebrating a 2.55% year-to-date gain, including dividends! Have a Great Week, Everyone! 😎
U.S. ETF Flows The record-breaking inflows into U.S. ETFs in 2024 not only underscore their growing popularity but also reflect a broader shift in investor preferences towards more efficient and flexible investment options in a favorable market climate. Image: Bloomberg
Small Cap Stocks – Russell 2000 > 10% Gain for the Month Bulls are smiling again! The Russell 2000’s 10.9% gain in November is a promising sign for small-cap stocks over the next six months, with an average increase of 11.3% since 1979 and gains occurring 90% of the time. Image: Carson Investment Research
S&P 500 2025 Year-End Forecasts If Wall Street’s crystal ball is accurate, we might see the S&P 500 soaring between 6,400 and 7,007 by the end of 2025. But remember, it’s just a crystal ball—no guarantees! Image: Yahoo Finance
ETF Assets Leveraged Long/Short Products Ratio With leveraged long ETFs leaving inverse products in the dust, market’s optimism is so contagious that bears are considering a career change! Image: Bloomberg
ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Bulls are all in on the S&P 500 reaching new highs in 2025, while bears are just dreaming for a stock market meltdown! Have a Great Week, Everyone! 😎
25-Year Cumulative Return of S&P 500 over Gold Warren Buffett has a skeptical view of gold as an investment, but apparently, gold didn’t get the memo and has been outperforming the S&P 500 over the past 25 years! Image: Deutsche Bank
S&P 500 Bull Markets Over the past 50 years, five bull markets have lasted over two years, averaging 8 years and a 288% gain. The current bull market, which is 26 months old and up over 70%, is just warming up and ready to break out the party hats! Image: Carson Investment Research
Valuation – S&P 500 Price-to-Book Ratio Fueled by AI optimism, the S&P 500’s price-to-book ratio hit 5.3 in 2024, proving that Wall Street can party like it’s 1999… again. Image: Bloomberg
Stock Market Concentration and Volatility When equity markets become concentrated, they get a little too excited—like kids in a candy store! Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research