Bloomberg Intelligence's 'Equity Market Minute' 9/25/2019

Gina Martin Adams from Bloomberg Intelligence discusses the recent volatility in the S&P 500, focusing on the momentum factor and its correlation with the 10-year Treasury yield. Despite headlines, true market leadership lies in growth and leverage, driven by the Fed's interest rate policies. Growth stocks have outperformed, and these trends are expected to continue unless there's a reversal in these factors.

What has been a significant factor in the S&P 500's volatility this month?

• Earnings per share

• Momentum factor

• Market capitalization

• Dividend yield

How did momentum stocks react to the 10-year Treasury yield rally in August?

• They became less volatile

• They declined significantly

• They remained stable

• They rallied significantly

What underlying story is consistent this year according to the transcript?

• Dividend stocks are declining

• Growth and leverage are leading

• Value stocks are outperforming

• Momentum is the leading factor

What has made highly levered entities in the S&P 500 more attractive this year?

• Increase in corporate tax rates

• Increase in dividend payouts

• Decrease in interest rates by the Fed

• Rise in global oil prices

Which type of stocks have outperformed due to constrained growth in value-oriented sectors?

• Penny stocks

• Dividend stocks

• Growth stocks

• Value stocks