Are You More Likely to Increase or Decrease Equity Exposure Over the Coming Days/Weeks? Only 35% of JPM clients are considering increasing their exposure to equities over the coming days/weeks, indicating a cautious sentiment among them. Image: J.P. Morgan
Index Weight of 5 Largest Companies in Nasdaq 100 The Nasdaq 100 index is heavily concentrated in a few large tech companies. While this reflects the strength and innovation of these tech giants, it also introduces risks if sentiment shifts or if regulatory scrutiny increases. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Risk Appetite in Flows After Adjusting for Seasonality and Cyclical Growth Market sentiment is currently robust, with risk appetite in flows at the 85th percentile, falling short of extreme levels. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
India Equity Fund Flows Investor behavior and sentiment are frequently gauged by analyzing fund flows. Over the past week, India equity funds experienced record inflows, indicating a surge in optimism among investors. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Probability of U.S. Recession The decline in the one-year recession probability based on the S&P 500 and BBB spread is viewed as a positive sign, which could influence market sentiment and investment strategies. Image: J.P. Morgan
Equity Funds Flows Fund flows are frequently viewed as a barometer of investor behavior and sentiment. The tech sector has sustained inflows year-to-date. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Materials Flows Fund flows are widely regarded as an indicator of investor behavior and sentiment. Strong weekly inflows in materials suggest optimistic investor interest and confidence. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Performance – S&P 500 Relative to Gold The performance of the S&P 500 relative to gold has been flat over the past 6 years. It has been an important indicator of market sentiment for decades. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Fed Funds Rate Expectations Despite the initial anticipation of multiple rate cuts in 2024 as suggested by the Fed’s “dot plot,” the current market sentiment indicates a more reserved outlook, with fewer rate cuts in 2024. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
S&P 500 and Leveraged Long vs. Short ETF Volumes The degree of activity in leveraged long vs. short U.S. equity ETFs has experienced a substantial decline as sentiment shifts. Image: Topdown Charts