BlackRock's Kate Moore and Jared Woodard of BofA Securities Talk Markets
Dec 19, 2023
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Kate Moore from BlackRock and Jared Woodard from BofA Securities discuss current market conditions, potential disappointment in the future, sectors favored for investment (technology, discretionary), benefits of investing in higher-quality companies with strong balance sheets, potential opportunity in Asian equities, and caution about inflation risks and election year impacts. The speakers also delve into Federal Reserve speakers' perspectives on rate cuts, expectations for growth and equities in 2024, and the importance of focusing on earnings fundamentals.
Investors are cautioned about the current state of the market and advised to consider alternative positioning for next year.
It is suggested to invest in high-quality companies that can withstand inflation and to consider other sectors like financials, energy, and Asian equities.
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The Need for Alternative Positioning
Investors are cautioned about the current state of the market, which seems to have already priced in positive news from monetary policies. It might be a good time to take profits, particularly in unprofitable tech, and consider alternative positioning for next year.
Factors to Consider in Investing
While there is a mix of repositioning and potential for improved fundamentals, tech and discretionary sectors are favored. However, it is suggested to invest in high-quality companies that can withstand inflation and to consider other sectors like financials, energy, and Asian equities.
Kate Moore, BlackRock global allocation head of thematic strategy, and Jared Woodard, head of the research investment committee at Bank of America Securities speak with host Jonathan Ferro about markets heading into 2024.