Why Your S&P 500 Investments Are Riskier Than You Think – The Hidden Danger of Concentration Risk
Concentration risk is the investing equivalent of ‘putting all your eggs in one basket’, it is the risk of holding a portfolio tilted heavily towards certain assets, sectors or countries. It can lead to wilder swings in returns compared to a more diversified approach.
Weekly Market Wrap | 29 May 2023
While the S&P 500 appears to owe its gains this year to the success of Apple and other tech giants, a closer look reveals that without the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), the index would be in negative territory. A handful of tech stocks with ambitious AI aspirations have played a significant role in driving the S&P 500’s 8% increase. Data reveals that non-AI stocks in the S&P 500 were down approximately 1% from the beginning of the year until mid-May.
H2 2026 Outlook:Build for Breadth, Against the Grain
The first half of 2026 is one for the books. An energy shock from the Iran War has rewritten the arc of inflation and interest rates, while a seismic technological shift rewires every corner of the modern economy. For investors, the halfway point offers an opportunity to review and reset – and build a more resilient portfolio that could withstand challenges ahead.
Weekly Market Wrap | 30 September 2022
Equity markets have continued to fall as 10 year treasury yields hit 4%...
Weekly Kick Start | 27 November 2023
Last week, the U.S. labor market presented a complex picture. Despite a significant drop in unemployment claims, broader indicators suggest a gradual cooling in the job market, influenced by the Federal Reserve’s monetary policies.We will discuss these data and potential implications in this week’s recap.
Weekly Market Wrap | 20 March 2023
The Silicon Valley Bank, a bank that lends money majorly to the tech-companies collapsed last week marking the second largest bank failure in the history of the US.
US Elections Countdown: Your Quick Guide
The US elections, one of the year’s most pivotal events, is just around the corner. On 5th November 2024, the US will hold one of the most polarised presidential elections in its history. We’ll dive into the current race, break down each candidate’s policies, explore possible election scenarios, and look at their potential impact on the markets.
Weekly Market Wrap | 10 June 2023
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched lawsuits against two major cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance and Coinbase, alleging various forms of misconduct. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, experienced a 6% drop in value upon the announcement, reaching lows of $25,440. Coinbase’s share price plummeted by 12%, prompting professional investment fund ARK Invest to purchase 400,000 shares during the dip.
