Is the Broader Market Starting to Catch Up to the Magnificent 7?
Recently, the Tech sector (NYSE:XLK) achieved a new all-time high. Specifically, half the stocks listed on Nasdaq reached this milestone alongside one-third of those listed on S&P 500.
Notably, 1,200 stocks on the NYSE have experienced double-digit growth this year. However, the discussion often tends to center around the ascent of the magnificent 7.
We are in the midst of a bull market, and these facts about the market breadth seem to be attracting little attention.
Over the past year, individuals have seemingly devoted more time to a pessimistic outlook rather than considering the market in its entirety.
However, looking forward, predicting what will unfold remains uncertain. Yet, historically, the period from November to January is viewed as the most bullish quarter of the entire year.
Additionally, it marks the commencement of the most bullish six-month period annually.
Examining the 4-year cycle of the S&P 500 and comparing it to the current year, a historical pattern emerges: we are currently at the exact point when stocks traditionally continue their uptrend.
Despite this historical trend, what remains noteworthy is the pessimism among investors, especially about the market breadth that seems too narrow.
During times of fear and volatility, stocks belonging to unstable and struggling companies are often the first to be offloaded by investors. A glance at the chart indicates that we are still in a congestion phase.
Remarkably, High-beta stocks continue to establish higher highs and higher lows, with the Consumer Discretionary sector (NYSE:XLY) consistently outperforming the Consumer Staples sector.
Many observers, analyzing the ratio below, anticipate a repeat of 2022 — a year in which the Value sector reclaimed
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