As mentioned last week here in our Preview of Market Structure changes, not surprisingly, Capital Markets have changed especially over the last 5-7 years. For the record, this is not new, and just like everything else in life, things evolve over time….
Houses and other man made structures get stronger
Cars are faster, lasting longer, and even get better mileage
Computers are more powerful….
Ok you get the gist… Note that last bullet on Computers getting stronger, they most certainly are making ways into all aspects of our lives!
These are two HUGE public companies – Names withheld to protect the innocent..
Slightly smaller company, but another very large move – Not the South Korean Market, although a major player there!
And if Market Structure wasn’t enough, Scott Bessent jumps in on a Friday and punches the JPY – (Japanese Yen) up against the US Dollar! Note the drift back down after the punch… a story for another time!
And if things were not moving fast enough, a 25 year old, who had worked with less than upstanding fellows before, levered his multibillion Hedge Fund portfolio so much … in a few short weeks it was mostly destroyed!
While all of the things mentioned in the opening bullets are positive, the movements above…the speed at which they happen, will need to be carefully watched through proper risk and diversification…. Cars that go faster do spin and crash harder!
Not a doom prediction, just an update!
Have a Great ” Market Structure Update” Day!
John A. Kvale CFA, CFP
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