Market Capitalization – Top 5 Stocks as a Share of the Total Index The market capitalization of the five largest companies now accounts for 37% of the Russell 1000 Growth Index. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Market Capitalization of Largest Companies as Share of S&P 500 Total Chart showing the record level of concentration in the U.S. equity market. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. Dollar Index and Foreign Ownership Share in the U.S. Corporate Bond Market Chart suggesting that the relationship is virtually non-existent between the U.S. dollar and net foreign purchases of U.S. corporate bonds. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Fed Expansion as a Share of S&P 500 Market Capitalization Fed’s purchases are positive for the stock market, but as a share of S&P 500 market capitalization, they are less than during the 2008-2009 period. Image: J.P. Morgan
Corporate Bonds – Share of Market Value in Bloomberg Barclays USD IG (AAA, AA, A, BBB) Credit quality is deteriorating, as the amount of BBB-rated bonds, one step away from junk bonds, has doubled since 1990. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research
Equity Market and Share of the Biggest Sector in the U.S. Chart showing the biggest sector in the United States over time. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Share of S&P 500’s Total Market Value, Five Biggest Stocks The market capitalization of the five largest companies now accounts for 20.4% of S&P 500 total and has nearly doubled since 2013. Image: The Wall Street Journal
Market Capitalization of 5 Largest Companies as Share of S&P 500 Total The market capitalization of the five largest companies now accounts for 20% of S&P 500 total, while the average is 13%. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Market Capitalization of 5 Largest Companies as Share of S&P 500 Total The market capitalization of the five largest companies now account for 19% of S&P 500 total, while the average is 13%. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Dividends per Share Including Estimates Implied by Futures Market This chart suggests that dividends will take nine years to recover from the downturn caused by coronavirus. Image: Financial Times
Buybacks – Quarterly Share Repurchases During Bull and Bear Markets This chart shows that companies tend to reduce buybacks during bear markets. Image: Charles Schwab