Episode 171 - Marks on the Markets: Data, History, and Insight with Matt Monson
May 6, 2024
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Public equities investor, Matt Monson, discusses market trends, AI impact, interest rates, and international conflicts. Importance of corporate engagement and proxy voting for faith-driven investors. Reflects on Passover lessons from Scripture.
Focus is shifting to small and mid-cap stocks for market opportunities amidst dominance of large-cap stocks.
Investors engaging with companies for ethical alignment and promoting positive change in corporate practices.
Deep dives
Opportunities in Small and Mid Caps
Small and mid-cap stocks present significant opportunities in the market, especially with the dominance of a few large-cap stocks. Despite the high performance of top companies such as Nvidia, Apple, and Amazon, the focus is shifting towards companies with limited competition. This concentration in top companies has not stretched valuations excessively, with growth being driven by earnings growth and multiple factors.
Influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Markets
The growing influence of AI in various sectors is reshaping the market landscape. AI-driven technologies are viewed as pivotal for growth, with applications ranging from healthcare diagnoses to cybersecurity. The ongoing advancements in AI technology are leading to an expansion of market opportunities and creating an environment where businesses are increasingly investing in AI exploration.
Engagement in Public Equity Markets
Investors are now actively engaging with publicly traded companies to drive positive change. This includes corporate engagement initiatives that aim to align company practices with ethical values. By participating in dialogues with CEOs and fostering best practices exchange, investors are promoting cultures focused on human flourishing, employee well-being, and creating impactful changes within public companies.
Impact of Global Conflicts on Markets
The market reactions to international conflicts, such as those in Ukraine, Russia, and the Middle East, have been influenced by the assumption that these conflicts will remain regional. Despite the human costs, markets seem to indicate a belief in containment of these conflicts. The unexpected support and alliances amidst regional tensions, like in Israel and Iran, have contributed to a sense of stability in the market regarding these conflicts.
In this episode of Marks on the Markets, Richard Cunningham and John Coleman interview Matt Monson, a public equities investor from Sovereign Capital.
The three of them discuss various topics related to the markets, including the performance of large cap stocks compared to small cap stocks, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on businesses, the current state of interest rates, and the implications of international conflicts on the markets.
They also touch on the importance of corporate engagement and proxy voting for faith-driven investors. The conversation concludes with personal reflections on the significance of Passover and the lessons learned from Scripture.
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