Going Global with Equities - May 2024

Wednesday 15 May 2024

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Going Global with Equities

May 2024 | Due to factors, including significant stimulus and hopes over artificial intelligence, a handful of the top US stocks are experiencing significantly high valuations. While US investors should continue to have exposure to domestic stocks, the outlook for international stocks appears to be improving. With global valuations unjustifiably low, a potential recession ahead, and top US stocks currently posting excessive valuations, investors may wish to consider expanding the global reach of their portfolios to  opportunities in Europe and Asia.

01 |  We believe the US economy is positioned to experience a prolonged slowdown and possibly a recession.

02 |  US equity markets appear expensive relative to other markets and to their own history.

03 | With inflationary pressures likely to remain higher for longer, investors may be able to benefit from expanding the global reach of their portfolios.

Going Global with Equities - May 2024

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