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Diversification is key as the Mag 7 overshadows market
The Magnificent 7 tech stocks increasingly dictate the risk and return profile of the S&P 500, emphasizing the importance of diversification.
![Line chart shows the steadily rising contribution of the Magnificent 7 to the monthly volatility of the S&P 500 as these stocks (Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, META, Invidia, Tesla and Google) represent 32% of the Index. Investing in the S&P 500 increasingly implies a bet on their performance.](https://fsinvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/COTW_2024-06-07_thumbnail-247px.jpg?w=250&h=150&crop=1)
Negative equity risk premium highlights investor complacency
The current negative equity risk premium suggests markets may not be sufficiently compensating investors for today’s market and economic risks.
![Line chart shows equity risk premium, a common way for analysts to decipher the level of excess return investors demand to assume equity market risk. It turned negative in 2H 2023, which may highlight a level of investor complacency as markets have rallied this year.](https://fsinvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/COTW_2024-05-31_thumbnail-247px.jpg?w=250&h=150&crop=1)
FireSide: The middle market—Beyond the limit of public equities
Public small and mid-cap fundamentals have diverged the broader U.S. middle market. We look at how investors can get true exposure to the heart of the U.S. economy.
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The diversification dilemma
Traditional diversifiers are offering little to no reliable downside protection. Low-correlated alternative investments may provide a solution.
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Q2 2024 3D Report: Prett-ay, prett-ay, prett-ay good
Ask an investor how they’re feeling and they’re likely to echo the wary positivity of Larry David’s famous line on “Curb Your Enthusiasm”—“prett-ay, prett-ay, prett-ay good.”
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The Takeaway with Troy Gayeski: Putting cash to work
Chief Market Strategist Troy Gayeski shares the latest in economic trends and market strategy, including why (and how) he’s redeploying cash.
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