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"Did the stock market top in March?" asked and answered by Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe (DataTrek Research)

The Compound and Friends

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Diversifying Energy Stocks in a Portfolio

The recent events in the Middle East have sparked discussions about the appropriate weight of energy stocks in a diversified portfolio. Despite the telegraphed nature of the strikes, it serves as a reminder for investors to evaluate their exposure to US oil producers and global energy stocks. Notably, most broad indices worldwide have low energy weightings, ranging from 4% in the S&P to 8% in the Russell. This is mainly due to the dominance of the tech sector, which has pushed energy stocks lower in these indices over time.

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