U.S. Equity Fund Flows vs. Bonds and Cash This chart puts into perspective the rotation from equities to bonds and cash, as investors become cautious about further growth. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Returns Per Asset Class in YTD 2019 This chart shows what investors should have bought in 2019. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research
Passive Over Active Funds History suggests that investor outflows from active funds are smallest after periods of high policy uncertainty. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Emerging Market Valuations Chart suggesting that emerging market valuations are not cheap for bargain investors. Image: J.P. Morgan
S&P 500 Trading Volume The decline in trading volume of the S&P 500 could pose risks for investors during the next selloff due to the lack of liquidity. Image: MarketWatch
60/40 Portfolio Annual Returns A 60/40 portfolio has delivered an annualized return of 10.15% since 1976, with positive returns in 35 of 43 years. But the coming years may be more challenging, because investors may face a period of lower returns. Image: Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC
Fears of Global Recession The latest BofAML’s European credit investor survey shows that fears of global recession have risen to 42%. Image: BofA Merrill Lynch
Who Owns the U.S. Treasury Market? American institutions and individual investors are big holders. A large part of the treasury market is also owned by foreigners. Image: Bianco Research
S&P 500 and Margin Debt Margin debt has still not recovered from last December’s lows. Usually, it is mostly bullish for stocks, because investors are still fearful. Image: Merk Investments
Cumulative Fund Flows: Global Equities and Global Government & Corporate Bonds $339 billion in inflows to bond funds globally, and $208 billion in outflows from global equity funds in 2019, as investors fear a global recession is on the horizon. Image: BofA Merrill Lynch