Sam Parr holds 80% of his portfolio in the S&P 500 despite Howard Marks' warning that the index's high valuation could lead to low returns over the next decade. Parr argues that while Marks' forecast may be mathematically correct, the opportunity cost of sitting out the market is significant, especially for younger investors who can dollar-cost average through market fluctuations. The S&P 500 includes global giants like NVIDIA and Apple, which justify its valuation. Investors should calculate their required real returns and create a plan to stick with, rather than trying to time the market based on forecasts alone.
Leveraged single-stock ETFs tied to stocks with limited tradable shares, like SpaceX, are causing amplified price swings, especially near market close, impacting broader tech stocks such as NVIDIA and Micron. This structural market effect is due to f...
South Korea's main stock index, the KOSPI, dropped nearly 10% this week due to forced selling in a highly leveraged market. This sharp decline challenges the premium value of certain memory chip products like HBM4, as companies consider shifting prod...
Oakoff Investments remains optimistic about the SPY ETF, anticipating further gains driven by expanding profit margins and corporate earnings growth fueled by AI efficiency. Key tech holdings like Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia are expected to sustain...
The S&P 500's outlook for 2026 is optimistic, supported by steady market multiples and strong earnings growth, particularly from technology and AI-related sectors. AI continues to be the key growth driver, enhancing corporate profitability and justif...
US inflation (CPI) increased from 2.4% pre-war to 4.2% by May 30th, while the 30-year Treasury yield reached 5.2%, a high not seen in years. Oil prices remain suppressed due to 1.1 to 1.3 million barrels released from the US Strategic Petroleum Reser...
