S&P 500 Various Declines per Year Navigating volatility is a crucial challenge in financial markets for investors. Understanding and managing this volatility effectively is key to achieving favorable returns. Image: Carson Investment Research
U.S. Household Equity Ownership vs. S&P 500 While the U.S. equity market has shown remarkable resilience, the record-high household allocations suggest the market is vulnerable to a correction and muted future returns. Image: Real Investment Advice
U.S. Growth Fund Flows Record inflows into U.S. growth funds reflect the increasing investor confidence in the potential for strong returns from companies positioned for expansion and innovation in the American market. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
High-Yield Bonds vs. 200-Day Moving Average In search of higher returns, investors have been pursuing riskier investments through high yield bonds. While this strategy can be rewarding, it also exposes them to increased vulnerability if market conditions worsen. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Weekly Fund Flows The strong flows into money market funds reflect the attractiveness of these funds to investors seeking relatively stable returns in the current market environment. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
Real S&P 500 Index and Periods to Breakeven The timing of your investment journey can significantly impact your future outcomes, and even with the Fed’s interventions, recovering from a bear market can take a considerable amount of time. Image: Real Investment Advice
Weekly Equity Fund Flows Equity funds seeing $82 billion inflows over the past 10 weeks indicates the strong confidence investors have in the potential returns in equity markets. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Time Series of the S&P 500, Highlighting Periods of Stress and Response from Central Banks Post the 2013 Taper Tantrum, the interventions by central banks during market dips provided buying opportunities for investors to generate excess returns, rather than reasons to panic or sell off their investments. Image: BofA Global Research
Valuation – MSCI U.S. Forward 12-Month Price/Earnings Ratio vs. 10-Year U.S. Treasury Real Yield While rising real yields have historically been associated with a decrease in stock market performance, the U.S. equity market has showcased its resilience by delivering impressive returns this year. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Real S&P 500 and Real GDP The excesses of the U.S. stock market tend to correct themselves over time. Image: Real Investment Advice