Bloomberg Surveillance Equities Price in Volatility
Feb 5, 2025
Julian Emanuel is the Head of Equity, Derivatives, and Quantitative Strategy at Evercore ISI, while Mona Mahajan is the Senior Investment Strategist at Raymond James. They discuss the current equity bull market and insights into potential volatility driven by earnings slowdowns and political uncertainty. Market sentiment remains optimistic despite recent tumult. Additionally, they explore the impact of inflation and rapid tech adoption on investing strategies, emphasizing the need for diversification amidst global competition and economic uncertainties.
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Equity Bull Market and Volatility
- The equity bull market is driven by strong earnings growth, despite high valuations.
- Volatility is expected due to both valuation and political uncertainties.
Managing Volatility with Share Buybacks
- Manage volatility by owning companies with strong share buyback programs.
- Buybacks provide stability in uncertain markets.
Market Valuation Concerns
- Market valuations are currently high, prompting concern.
- High valuations do not always signal the end of a bull market, according to historical trends.