Qontigo's d'Assier on Inflation, Bonds and Tech Stocks

The video discusses the dynamics of tech stocks, highlighting the shift from big to small cap stocks due to valuation concerns. It contrasts growth and value investing strategies, especially in the context of inflation and interest rates. The challenges faced by traditional 60/40 investment portfolios due to changes in the bond market are explored, emphasizing the impact of Fed policies. Finally, the video addresses potential risks in the NASDAQ market, focusing on leverage and the possibility of a market correction.

What has been the recent trend in investment between big tech and small cap tech stocks?

• Investors are avoiding both big tech and small cap tech stocks.

• Investors are moving from small cap to big tech stocks.

• Investors are rotating from big tech to small cap tech stocks.

• Investors are equally investing in both big tech and small cap tech stocks.

How have value stocks performed compared to growth stocks in recent months?

• Value stocks have not been affected by market changes.

• Value stocks have outperformed growth stocks.

• Value stocks and growth stocks have performed equally.

• Value stocks have underperformed growth stocks.

What is a significant challenge for the traditional 60/40 investment portfolio?

• High returns from bonds.

• Low correlation between bonds and stocks.

• The bond buffer is essentially gone.

• Increased diversification in bond investments.

What has been the impact of the Fed's asset purchasing programs on the bond market?

• Increased credit default risk.

• Decreased interest in triple B bonds.

• No downside risk for triple B bonds.

• Higher interest rates for high-grade bonds.

What could trigger a significant decline in the NASDAQ market?

• An increase in big tech stock valuations.

• A decrease in the Fed's asset purchasing programs.

• A rise in interest rates leading to margin calls.

• A decrease in leverage and margin accounts.