Investors Face Information Vacuum on Virus: RBC's Calvasina

The transcript discusses market volatility, investor sentiment, and the impact of Federal Reserve actions. It highlights the behavior of retail and institutional investors, the potential for buying the dip, and the focus on tech and consumer discretionary stocks. The discussion also covers expectations for year-end market rebalancing and analyzes the financials and energy sectors, noting the influence of bond yields and macroeconomic factors.

What is the current sentiment among retail investors according to the AAII survey?

• They are investing heavily in technology.

• They are neutral and waiting for more information.

• They have taken a bearish stance.

• They are bullish and actively buying.

Which sectors performed well on the Monday following the market dip?

• Utilities and real estate

• Energy and financials

• Healthcare and staples

• Technology and consumer discretionary

What is the expected focus of investors over the next four weeks?

• Short-term trades in energy

• Long-term structural winners like tech stocks

• Investing in defensive sectors

• Buying bonds and fixed income securities

How are financials expected to perform relative to the broad market?

• They will outperform due to high bond yields.

• They are held hostage to bond yields.

• They will underperform due to low interest rates.

• They will remain stable regardless of market conditions.

What is a common investor reaction when macroeconomic fears rise?

• Pulling funds from the oil sector

• Investing more in energy stocks

• Increasing investments in real estate

• Buying more financial stocks