Bears right now
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Total Put/Call Ratio drops to 0.74, the lowest level since December 28, 2021 👀 Retail continues to YOLO calls
Source: barchart
High global cost of capital hurts weak global balance sheets
Pakistan, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, DRC, Iran, Türkiye, Argentina account for 12% of world population (>1bn people) and they are all hit by inflation rates >30% (Argentina 250%, Türkiye 60%, DRC 50%), interest rates >20% & pressure of currencies. Source: BofA
Compounding doesn't rely on earning big returns
Merely good returns sustained uninterrupted for the longest period especially in times of chaos and havoc-will always win Source: Investment books (Dhaval)
Long large cap-growth relative to small cap value 12-month relative performance hit extreme level
Source: BofA
📉 US High-Yield Corporate Bond Spreads Hit Historic Lows!
In February, US credit markets surged ahead of US Treasuries as spreads tightened significantly, reflecting the resilience of the US economy and robust corporate fundamentals, highlighted by strong Q4 2023 earnings. The spread of the Bloomberg US BB-rated corporate bonds index dipped below the 200 basis points mark, entering unprecedented territory. 💼 But with spreads at historic lows, the burning question emerges: Is this move sustainable, and for how long? As investors, should we prioritize absolute yield or relative yield in this environment? 🤔 With tightening credit spreads, it's imperative to carefully weigh the options. Remember, as spreads narrow, the risk of wider credit spreads increases, leaving less room for error. Source: Bloomberg #CreditMarkets #CorporateBonds #FinanceNews
Wealth inequality keeps rising
The Top 1% of US earners now have more wealth than the middle class
BREAKING: BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, $IBIT, hits a record $10 billion in assets under management
This is the fastest an ETF has hit $10 billion in assets under management, at 37 trading days. Just ~4% of all ETFs have reached the $10 billion mark. More history made by Bitcoin. Source: The Kobeissi Letter
