Sector Composition of the S&P 500 by Equity Capitalization The market capitalization of sectors within the S&P 500 reflects the market’s changing landscape, driven by economic conditions and investor sentiment, leading to fluctuations in sector performance over time. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Average Path of the S&P 500 During April April has historically been a month of positive trends in the U.S. stock market, suggesting favorable sentiment and growth potential. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Global Sector Flows Given investor sentiment and current market conditions, will outflows from tech funds come to an end? Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
Typical Path of S&P 500 Bottom-Up Consensus EPS Estimate S&P 500 EPS revisions for 2024 are showing a more favorable trend compared to both the previous year, 2023, and the average revisions seen historically, which could potentially contribute to a positive sentiment in the market. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Index vs. Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index The S&P 500 Index and consumer sentiment have diverged since July 2021. Should investors expect market weakness? Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Gold and U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Risk sentiment in the market has improved and investors shift away from gold, while U.S. equities have reached new all-time highs. Image: U.S. Global Investors
Investor Movement Index vs. S&P 500 The Investor Movement Index indicates the sentiment of TD Ameritrade retail investors. Thus, retail investors are net buyers of equities when the stock market is expensive, and they are net sellers of equities when the stock market is cheap. As usual, retail investors react to equity price movements. They buy and sell…