US Equities Snapshot

The following is the ninth in a series of themed reports DC publishes regularly for paid subscribers.

The goal of these reports is to hone in on and provide a "snapshot" of a specific area of the economy/markets.

Previous Snapshots:

• US election

• Commodities

• Small-cap equities

• Business

• Equities

• Labor market

• Housing

• Consumer

1. Election year performance. The S&P 500 is on pace for the 2nd best election year on record.

2. Seasonality. On average, December is the third-best month of the calendar year. It also carries the highest hit rate.

3. VIX. The Volatility Index entered the week at its lowest since July.

4. Index concentration. "Concentration has been increasing in benchmark indices."

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