
As 2025 approaches, large investors are expressing caution regarding the stock market, influenced by potential risks from new Trump administration policies and persistent inflation. Despite this, exposure to US stocks has reached a record high of 54% among households, mutual funds, pension funds, and foreign investors, surpassing the previous peak during the Dot-Com Bubble of 51%. Concurrently, cash allocations are at an all-time low, indicating a strong commitment to equities. Hedge fund managers are adopting a more cautious stance amid policy uncertainties and inflated growth expectations. Additionally, market concentration is a growing concern, with the smallest 493 S&P 500 stocks accounting for only 67% of market capitalization, while the largest seven stocks now represent 33% of the index, raising alarms about a potential concentration bubble risk. Professional investors are notably bullish, with stock allocations at the highest level in 24 years and cash reserves dwindling.
‼️Professional investors have NEVER been more bullish on stocks: Investors' allocation to US stocks hit the highest level in at least 24 years. Simultaneously, cash allocation hit the lowest on record. There is not much cash left to put into stocks.👇 https://t.co/qTez8tuEgV
Investors are increasingly all-in on stocks (just as valuations reach new highs 🥴 ) https://t.co/D7aqgoyMnH
⚠️This is one of the most important market trends in the world: The market capitalization share of the 493 smallest S&P 500 stocks fell to 67%, the lowest on RECORD. In other words, the largest 7 stocks account for 33% of the S&P 500 index. Concentration bubble risk is huge. https://t.co/r0tm7ckkmn
