The top ten companies in the S&P 500 currently represent 35% of the index. Some market pundits have talked about that being a significant risk factor for the market going forward. In this episode, we take a look at the facts to see if those concerns are warranted. We look at how the current level of concentration compares to history, whether the fundamentals of the biggest companies justify their valuations and what it all means for investors.
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Originally Posted March 5, 2024 – The S&P 500 Is Highly Concentrated | Should You Be Worried?
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