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Wildfires and Utility Stocks. Plus, Merrill’s Investment Chief.

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CHAPTER

Navigating Passive Investing Trends

This chapter explores the rise of passive investing and its impact on market concentration within the S&P 500, noting that such investments now make up over half of U.S. stock funds. It discusses the advantages of adopting an equal-weight S&P 500 fund as a diversification strategy and analyzes current economic factors that could lead to a significant bull market. The conversation also addresses asset valuation complexities, geopolitical influences, and the evolving investment landscape, hinting at a necessary shift in strategies for investors.

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