Concentration of Stock Ownership by Wealth Bracket As the chart shows, the top 20% wealthiest American households own over 93% of stocks. You may also like “How the Composition of Wealth Changes from the Middle Class to The Ultra Rich?” and “U.S. Net Worth by Wealth Bracket.” Image: Visual Capitalist
S&P 500 Volatility The concentration of large-cap stocks has significantly impacted market volatility, with these stocks accounting for a record share of it. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Market Capitalization of the Largest Stock Relative to the 75th Percentile Stock Over the past century, episodes of extreme stock market concentration have frequently resulted in heightened volatility and market corrections. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
The Five Largest Stocks in the S&P 500 The concentration of the S&P 500 in the 5 largest stocks is higher than it was 60 years ago, which is considered a potential risk, as it may result in increased market volatility and a lack of diversification. Image: Bianco Research
Top 10 Stocks as % of S&P 500 In recent years, there has been a substantial rise in concentration among the top 10 companies in the S&P 500, which has raised concerns about potential risks to investors. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
30 Largest Stocks as a Percentage of S&P 500 Market Capitalization The 30 largest stocks account for 53% of the S&P 500’s total market capitalization, raising concerns about the index’s concentration and potential risks. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Stocks – Indexed Consensus NTM Net Income The widening gap in expected net income between mega-cap tech stocks and the bottom 493 stocks of the S&P 500 highlights the concentration risk and volatility associated with the dominance of these tech stocks in the index. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. Stocks – Magnificent Seven Market Value as a Percent of S&P 500 Market Value The concentration of the Magnificent Seven U.S. stocks has a significant impact on the performance of the S&P 500. While these stocks have performed well, the over-reliance on them poses potential risks for investors. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Top 10% of Stocks by Size vs. The Entire U.S. Stock Market The market cap concentration among the top 10% largest U.S. stocks raises concerns about the lack of diversification and its impact on market stability. If these stocks perform poorly, significant risks may emerge. Image: Deutsche Bank
Seven Largest Companies as Share of S&P 500 Total Market Capitalization The high concentration of the seven largest stocks in the S&P 500 has raised concerns regarding diversification and market stability. If these stocks were to underperform, potential risks could emerge. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research