
Foreign investors have begun selling their record holdings of U.S. stocks at the 3rd fastest pace in history, with Deutsche Bank estimating that over $1 trillion could be sold. This sell-off follows a period of significant investment in U.S. equities by foreigners, which some analysts viewed as a sign of market euphoria. The shift in investment behavior is driven by rising uncertainty around President Donald Trump's tariff policies, as noted by Yardeni Research. Investors are increasingly looking at alternatives such as European and Chinese stocks, which have seen gains of 9% this year, contrasting with a decline in U.S. stocks. In response to market volatility and high valuations of U.S. stocks, investors are diversifying into alternative assets like gold, corporate debt, and Treasury indexes. The S&P 500 has faced a correction, and its forward P/E ratio remains high at 21x, suggesting that U.S. stocks may still be overvalued compared to other markets. Investors are all-in on U.S. stocks, prompting a shift towards diversification.
📉 Diversification shifts as investors embrace alternative assets amid market uncertainty As 2025's market disruption continues, investors are turning to alternative assets like gold, corporate debt, and Treasury indexes. With the S&P 500 facing a correction, diversification https://t.co/RWly5xZIuA
For most of the 21st century, investors have been in love with the U.S. and lacking a motive to send money abroad. This year they have changed their thinking. So far foreign stocks are up 9%. https://t.co/7eIYRRSXgc (Illustration: Philip Smith for Forbes, CSA/Getty Images) https://t.co/o7fuNRhcfA
⚠️US stock market is still EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE: The S&P 500 forward P/E ratio is 21x, way above other other countries and the 4Q 2023 market bottom of 17x. The US excluding Big-Tech is also expensive at 19x versus the 2023 bottom of 16x. Will those multiples ease even further? https://t.co/wjsCo9vld5










