The podcast covers topics such as SpaceX's tender offer valuing the company at $175 billion, the changing dynamics in the tech industry, and a market outlook with insights from Christoph Gleich of Harbor Capital Advisors. It also includes conversations with Bloomberg News correspondents and sponsor ads from JPMorgan Wealth Management and IBM's Smart Talks with IBM.
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Quick takeaways
Maintaining a good allocation to equities is recommended for long-term investors as valuations remain fair and small-cap stocks present attractive opportunities for skilled active managers to add value.
Cash is the worst-performing asset class over the long term, and holding too much cash reduces investment potential, so allocating funds to attractively valued areas of the market, such as small-cap stocks, can generate favorable long-term returns.
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Market Resilience and the Soft Landing Scenario
The market has shown unexpected resilience and growth, defying predictions of a recession and prompting a risk-on environment. Valuations remain fair, and it is recommended to maintain a good allocation to equities for long-term investors. Small-cap stocks, which have experienced a prolonged drawdown, are becoming attractive, with opportunities for skilled active managers to add value. Some sectors, such as biotech, may present contrarian opportunities. ETFs continue to gather significant inflows, particularly in actively managed ETFs, which provide tax-efficient exposure to various market segments.
Avoiding Cash as an Investment Strategy
Cash is the worst-performing asset class over the long term. While it is essential to maintain sufficient liquidity for immediate needs, holding too much cash reduces investment potential. With trillions of dollars allocated to money market funds, investors waiting for a recession before deploying cash may find themselves missing opportunities as markets continue to show strength and resilience. Allocating funds to attractively valued areas of the market, such as small-cap stocks, can generate favorable long-term returns.
Positioning in Small-Cap Stocks
Small-cap stocks have endured an extended drawdown and have underperformed compared to large-cap stocks. However, this could present an opportunity for investors. Skilled active managers may help capitalize on undervalued small-cap companies and add value. Sectors such as biotech, which have seen significant declines, may offer attractive entry points, especially with the potential for increased M&A activity. Having exposure to small-cap stocks can be a valuable long-term investment strategy, considering their historical performance and growth potential.
The Rise of ETFs and Active Management
ETFs continue to gain popularity, attracting significant capital and representing a growing portion of investors' portfolios. Actively managed ETFs, including those offered by Harbor Capital Advisors, provide opportunities for investors looking for skilled active management and innovative strategies. For example, the Harbor Winthrop Growth Fund (WINN) has demonstrated strong performance and outperformed its benchmark. Investing in actively managed ETFs can provide exposure to a range of market segments while benefiting from experienced managers' expertise and generating attractive returns.
Bloomberg News International Economics & Policy Correspondent Michael McKee provides a November jobs report preview. Bloomberg News VC Deals Reporter Katie Roof discusses SpaceX initiating talks about selling insider shares at a price that values the closely held company at $175 billion or more. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber, Businessweek Technology Reporter Drake Bennett and Bloomberg News Enterprise Reporter Brody Ford share the details of the Businessweek Magazine cover story Era of $800 Dinners and Luxury-Car Bonuses Is Over at Salesforce. And we Drive to the Close with Kristof Gleich, President and CIO at Harbor Advisers. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Jess Menton. Producer: Paul Brennan.