Is Concentration Still A Thing?

The overarching theme of this decade’s market thus far has been ‘concentration’, meaning a few large, US tech stocks (many fueled by Ai) have just been getting bigger and bigger and smaller stocks have been getting smaller and smaller.  But this week we’re seeing signs of cracks.  And it’s time to ask... Is Concentration Still A Thing? This week On The Markets, Sonoma Wealth Managing Principals Daren Blonski CFP®, Chris Sipes CFP® and Marketing Director Dano Weir look at this exact idea, as well as: What changing home prices and unemployment could mean about the supposedly “fine” US economy. IF the Fed makes a rate cut next month, what has history shown us the S&P will do? Is the Mag 7 melting?  Are small caps about to have a moment?  Why Ai might be the new 2000 Internet Bubble. 3:27 What is concentration? 15:35 More unemployment is expected 16:48 Consumer sentiment 17:39 What goes in to ‘calling a recession’? 28:30 What does the S&P do historically after rate cuts? 29:40 Small Caps vs Large Caps 31:18 Hidden volatility in the Mag 7 32:40 Are small caps having a moment? 34:00 The Russell 2000 36:20 Japan’s Nikkei hits all-time high 37:45 Home prices saw decreases 40:10 Bonds are...back? 42:40 Silver and Gold breaking out? 44:10 S&P did nothing this week 46:21 Bitcoin in a precarious spot 50:38 Mag 7 stalling out    Take Sonoma Wealth's Free Wealth Analysis right here: https://sonomawealthadvisors.com/  Videos available on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/8I281f-QDq4Audio also available on  Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-markets/id1802984526 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2YqyNLN7mcBApS5RL2piAj  _______________________________________ Disclosure: Fermata Advisors LLC is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC and only transacts business in states where it is properly registered or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. This content was produced by Fermata Advisors, LLC, d/b/a Sonoma Wealth Advisors, d/b/a Fermata 401k, d/b/a Fermata Tax, d/b/a Fermata Insurance.  The opinions expressed by Fermata Advisors, LLC on this show are their own. Information presented on this program is believed to be factual and up to date, but we do not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed.  Discussions and answers to questions do not involve the rendering of personalized investment advice but are limited to the dissemination of general information.  A professional advisor should be consulted before implementing any of the options presented.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.    Information expressed does not take into account your specific situation or objectives, and is not intended as recommendations appropriate for any individual. Viewers and listeners are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser todetermine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.