đ GLOBAL CAPITAL FLOW | U.S. STOCKS IN FOCUS đ
Global investors are increasingly allocating capital to U.S. equities, with foreign portfolios now holding a record share of their U.S. exposure in stocks.
đ Key observations: âą Equity exposure has climbed to 32%+, the highest level on record
âą More than 2Ă higher than 2008 levels
âą Well above peaks seen in the 1960s
âą Long-term average remains closer to ~19%
đ° Scale matters:
Overseas investors now hold $20+ trillion in U.S. stocks and equity funds. Since 2020, equity allocations have increased by 160%+.
đȘđș Europe leads the flow
European investors control $10+ trillion in U.S. equities â a new all-time high.
đ„ Big picture:
Global capital is heavily concentrated in U.S. stocks. Confidence is strong, positioning is crowded â and historically, extreme exposure levels are something markets tend to watch closely.
đ§ As always, monitor positioning, manage risk, and avoid emotional decisions.
âš What do you think â strength or late-cycle signal?