Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin Calling the Bear: How Carter Braxton Worth Predicted the Market Drop and What Comes Next
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Apr 8, 2025 Carter Braxton Worth, a legendary chart analyst known for predicting the recent bear market, joins for a deep dive into market dynamics. He reveals the early signals he saw in the charts that hinted at the downturn. The conversation explains the implications of being in a bear market and emphasizes that panic isn’t a viable strategy. Carter also discusses how tariffs could affect key industries and highlights which sectors might emerge as the new stars of investment. Tune in for insights that could reshape your portfolio!
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Predicting Market Downturns
- Carter Braxton Worth predicted the market downturn by observing weakening market breadth.
- Big tech stocks peaked before the overall index, signaling a broader decline.
Market Concentration and Sensitivity
- The top 10 stocks in the market typically hold a 20% weight.
- Recently, their weight increased to over 30%, causing heightened market sensitivity.
Defensive Sectors in Downmarkets
- Consumer staples, like soap and cereal, remain defensive during market downturns.
- Institutional investors rotate to these sectors when concerned, as they tend to decline less.