The year 2023 has proven to be quite unusual for the stock market. Despite experiencing significant turbulence and volatility, the S&P’s annual return has consistently remained above 15%, prompting the question: why?
The S&P 500 comprises a group of seven noteworthy companies referred to as the “Magnificent 7.” These are:
- Amazon
- Apple
- Alphabet (Google)
- Meta
- Microsoft
- NVIDIA
- Tesla
In our latest video, we delve into the performance scenarios excluding these seven companies. Additionally, we analyze several charts to provide insight into the significance of understanding the 10-year treasury and offer projections for what we can anticipate in 2024.
Summary
- The stock market is being significantly boosted by the “Magnificent 7”. hindering the real performance of the S&P 500 today.
- The 10-Year Treasury is an important basis on which to understand the valuation of the stock market.
- Expectations for 2024 are higher now because interest rates have started to flatline and inflation is scaling back.
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