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  1. Momentum Models Trim USD/JPY Longs, Remain Very Bearish EUR/USD and US Fixed Income

    Richard Jones

    When evaluating the performance of our momentum models we are considering the average performance across the one-, three-, and 12-month momentum models. Summary Momentum models were down -0.5% over the past week, with rates models down -1.1% WoW, FX models down -0.5% and equity models up +0.3% WoW. Momentum models are down -0.6% over a […]

  2. Momentum Models Remain Very Bullish USD and Very Bearish Global Fixed Income

    Richard Jones

    When evaluating the performance of our momentum models we are considering the average performance across the one-, three-, and 12-month momentum models. Summary Momentum models were down -0.1% over the past week, with rates models gaining +0.1% WoW, FX models down -0.1% and equity models down -0.5% WoW. Momentum models are flat in aggregate over […]

  3. Momentum Models Turn Very Bearish US Fixed Income, Very Bullish USD/JPY

    Richard Jones

    When evaluating the performance of our momentum models we are considering the average performance across the one-, three-, and 12-month momentum models. Summary Momentum models were down -0.5% over the past week, with equity models down -1.5% WoW, FX models down -0.1% WoW and rates models down -0.3% WoW. Momentum models are down in aggregate […]

  1. Momentum Models Eke Out Modest Gain on Equity Outperformance

    Richard Jones

    Summary Momentum models were up +0.1% over the past week, with equity models up 0.6% WoW, FX models down -0.1% WoW and rates models down -0.1% WoW. Momentum models are down in aggregate over three months, with rates models the best performing (-0.7%). Market Implications Momentum models have pared GBP/USD bullishness. Ben argues GBP has […]

  2. Macro & Market Implications of US Elections

    Macro Hive

    Summary A Republican sweep (red WH and Congress) could result in stagflation and force the Fed to hike. Meanwhile, a Democratic sweep (blue WH and Congress) would likely align with the Fed’s current projections. Market Implications A Trump victory would likely lead to bear steepening in the yield curve, and a stronger USD especially vs […]

  3. Momentum Models Very Bullish S&P 500 and EUR/USD, Still Slightly Bearish USD/JPY

    Richard Jones

    When evaluating the performance of our momentum models we are considering the average performance across the one-, three-, and 12-month momentum models. Summary Momentum models were down 0.1% over the past week, with equity models down 0.4% WoW, FX models flat WoW, and rates models down 0.2% WoW. Momentum models are down in aggregate over […]

Momentum Models Continue to Underperform

Ben Ford, Bilal Hafeez

Summary Momentum models slipped -0.2% over the past week. Rates (+0.4) were the only positive performer with FX (-0.3%) and equities (-0.9%) underperforming. Momentum models underperformed across all three asset classes over a three-month timeframe (equities: -5.3%, FX: -1.7%, and rates: -1.0%). Market Implications Momentum models are heavily bullish Gilts – we are long 10Y […]

Momentum Models Flip to Bearish USD/JPY, Turn Less Bearish JGBs

Richard Jones

When evaluating the performance of our momentum models we are considering the average performance across the one-, three-, and 12-month momentum models. Summary Momentum models were down 0.1% over the past week, with equity models down 0.5% WoW, FX models down 0.4% WoW and rates models up 0.6% WoW. Momentum models are down in aggregate […]

  1. Momentum Models Flat for Second Week as Equities Outperform Rates and FX

    Richard Jones

    When evaluating the performance of our momentum models we are considering the average performance across the one-, three-, and 12-month momentum models. Summary Momentum models were flat over the past week, with equity models up 0.5% WoW, rates flat WoW and FX down 0.2% WoW. All momentum models are down over a three-month timeframe, with […]

  2. Momentum Models Flat as Equities Underperform Rates and FX

    Richard Jones

    When evaluating the performance of our momentum models we are considering the average performance across the one-, three-, and 12-month momentum models. Summary Momentum models were flat over the past week, with equity models down 0.1% WoW, rates up 0.2% WoW and FX unchanged WoW. FX momentum models are the best performing over a three-month […]

  3. Key Events: Will a CPI Surprise Challenge the Rate Cut Narrative?

    Macro Hive

    Key Events G10 In the US, the headline is CPI and retail sales: CPI – Wednesday. Consensus expects 0.3% MoM for core. I see upside risks due to April’s rising energy prices and strong demand backdrop. Sam’s model will give an early read. Yet even with a positive surprise, this CPI print alone is unlikely […]

Equities and the MacroSphere: Messaging Is Make or Break

John Tierney

Summary This earnings season is a lot about messaging. Meta Platforms (META), Alphabet (GOOG), and Microsoft (MSFT) all beat expectations and promised AI spending. However, META collapsed for saying it will be a while before realizing a return on its investment. There are signs industrial companies are finally running down inventories and will have to […]

Equities and the MacroSphere: What Next After Tech Selloff?

John Tierney

Summary Last week’s selloff in the semiconductor sector most likely opens opportunities to establish positions in the AI hardware sector. Commodity chip producers will continue struggling. The Federal Reserve (Fed) may not be cutting rates for now – but we see zero likelihood it will raise rates. And if the economy slows, we expect rate […]

  1. Equities and the MacroSphere: Pause Time for Upward and Onward

    John Tierney

    Summary Equities are heading into Q2 with a nice tailwind. The Federal Reserve (Fed) is inclined to cut rates, and the economy and labour market are on solid footing. Analysts project earnings gains of 8.2% for the S&P 500 (SPX) and 14.8% for the NASDAQ 100 (NDX). Still, there are reasons to expect the equity […]

  2. Equities and the MacroSphere: Fed Shows Its Cards

    John Tierney

    Summary The good news is the Federal Reserve (Fed) has all but promised to deliver three rate cuts in 2024 even if inflation remains slow to drop. The bad news is this was already priced into the market. With the 2Y Treasury yield still trading above 4.5%, there is little visibility now on whether or […]

  3. Equities and the MacroSphere: Ides of March Brings More Uncertainty

    John Tierney

    Summary With the Ides of March over, investors are pondering the implications of last week’s hot inflation prints and another runup in Treasury yields. Our take is that equities stay in a narrow range until either inflation cools or the economy/employment slows, giving the Federal Reserve (Fed) cover to cut rates. Oracle Corp. caught a […]

Momentum Models Scale Back USD/JPY Bullishness

Bilal Hafeez, Ben Ford

When evaluating the performance of our momentum models we are considering the average performance across the one-, three-, and 12-month momentum models. Summary Momentum models moved sideways over the past week. A positive rates (+0.3% WoW) outing battled poor equity (-0.4% WoW) and FX (-0.1% WoW) performances. Equity momentum models remain the best-performing model over […]

Equities and the MacroSphere: AI Dreams Deferred, Again

John Tierney

Summary We continue to see tech company outlooks come up short, with hopes for an AI bonanza delayed to later this year. Investor disappointment helped fuel Friday’s equity selloff. In the retail sector, discount and off-price vendors report strong beats and good outlooks, while full price companies are struggling. Regardless of outlook, most retailers said […]

Investing in the Equity Market

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The benefits of equity investment include capital gains and dividends. However, we also see investment in stocks as a core part of a diversified strategy alongside other asset classes such as bonds and commodities. A global equities strategy offers geographical diversification, too.

It is possible to invest in equities at an individual level, but we gear most of our research around exchange traded funds (ETFs) as these provide better, more diversified exposure to macro trends instead of company fundamentals.
For most investors, equities offer an attractive way to grow wealth over the long term. There are many types of equities. And like any asset, they can be volatile in the short term. As a risk asset, they tend to suffer during downturns or periods of bearish sentiment. Yet equity investment generally offers higher returns than bonds and cash savings in the long term.

Your portfolio allocation to equities will largely depend upon your risk appetite. If you have an aggressive risk profile, you could potentially allocate 70%. With a moderate risk profile, you could consider an allocation of 50%, while a conservative risk profile might lead you to allocate 20%.
To gain an overview of our equity market investment views, read our latest Prime Trade Ideas report.

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FAQ:

→ What is the equity market?

The equity market is a meeting point where investors and other market participants can issue and trade shares of companies. It is also known as the stock market. The trading occurs via exchanges, such as the New York Stock Exchange, or over-the-counter markets.

→ What is equity investing?

Equity investing is money that people invest in a company by buying shares of the company on the equity market. Investing in equities allows investors to own a share of the company and profit either via a rise in the company’s value (capital gains) or the generation of dividends.

→ What are equities in the stock market?

Equities in the stock market are simply shares of a company that investors and other market participants buy or sell via exchanges. There is no difference in equities vs stocks.

→ What is the market value of equity?

The market value of equity is the total value of a company’s equities expressed in its denominated currency (I.e., dollars). It is also known as market capitalization, and it is calculated by multiplying the current price of a single stock by the total number of outstanding shares.

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