2023 has been the polar opposite of 2022:
-Worst performing areas of the equity market in 2022 (Nasdaq/Tech/Growth) have been the best performers in 2023. -Best performers from 2022 (Energy/Value/Equal Weight) have been the worst in 2023. Source: Charlie Bilello
Japanese investors are selling US corporate debt at a record pace 👀
Source: Bloomberg
Central bank liquidity and the Sp500 are experiencing a rather large divergence. Will it matter?
Source: Markets & Mayhem
Hedge Funds have increased their short stock positions for 14 consecutive weeks, the longest streak in history
Source: Win Smart, Goldman
As highlighted by Linas Beliūnas, Magazine cover pages can be good contrarian indicators...
Last week, Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all 7 charges, faces up to 115 years in prison while WeWork filed for bankruptcy marking one of the biggest start-up failures of all time.
Explained: India’s Gold Demand During Diwali - by Elements, Visual Capitalist
In India, gold’s significance goes far beyond investment and jewelry. The yellow metal is woven into India’s cultural history and is revered by a population of over 1.3 billion.
Why you should invest for the long run - Nikhil Kamath / InvestyWise Nikhil Kamath
(Stats are for Indian hashtag#stocks but the principle remains the same for most equity markets in the world) "Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." - Warren Buffet
U.S. Banks have fallen to an all-time low against the S&P 500
Source: FT, Barchart
