The Compound and Friends

Cut Your Losses, Size up Your Winners

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Dec 20, 2024
Nick Colas, co-founder of DataTrek Research, shares his insights on market dynamics and investment strategies. He discusses the Fed's latest cut and how it shapes investor sentiment. Colas examines the risks and rewards of international stocks, questioning the wisdom of staying too domestically focused. He also dives into the fascinating world of Tesla, contrasting it with traditional auto manufacturers. The conversation uncovers the psychological challenges investors face when deciding to cut losses versus sizing up winners.
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INSIGHT

Orderly Sell-off

  • The stock market's reaction to the Fed rate cut felt orderly, despite being the second worst day of the year.
  • Stocks sold off included rate-sensitive and high-performing ones, the latter being easy to justify selling.
INSIGHT

Powell's Frustration

  • Powell seemed frustrated with his committee's inaccurate inflation expectations and the need to explain rate cuts despite strong economic growth.
  • This frustration was reflected in the market's reaction, as expectations shifted from three rate cuts to two.
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Risk Reintroduction

  • Despite the market sell-off, the reintroduction of risk in a previously riskless environment is generally positive.
  • High investor bullishness before the Fed announcement suggests a necessary correction.
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