Market Decode: The great eight reasons
Even with stocks experiencing tremendous growth over the past decade, some analysts have recently suggested that the equity market’s best days are behind us. The reality, however, may turn out to be a little more nuanced.
“While history is an important teacher and returns may not quite match the past decade, some fundamental changes in the business, economic and market landscape make stocks still attractive moving forward, in our view. We call these changes the ‘Great Eight Reasons,’” says Chris Hyzy, Chief Investment Officer for Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank.
In this Market Decode, Hyzy expands on these reasons and explains why stocks may still have room to grow, even at a time of premium valuations.
For more on the topic, read the article, “The surprising resilience of the S&P 500.” And for the latest developments, tune into our regular Market Update audiocasts.
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