IUS - Looking Back At Equity Factors In Q4 2024 With WisdomTree
2025-01-29 05:30:00 ET
Summary
- Growth stocks led equity markets in Q4 2024, particularly in the U.S., despite elevated valuations that spark sustainability concerns.
- Emerging markets struggled with an 8% decline, weighed down by trade tensions and weak economic signals from China, while European equities faced political instability.
- As growth continues its dominance, investors may want to consider diversifying across factors like value and quality to navigate potential micro factor rotations in 2025.
By Pierre Debru
Looking back to 2024, global equity markets remained resilient despite a challenging final few weeks. U.S. equities led both annually and quarterly, buoyed by robust corporate earnings, supportive fiscal policies and market optimism following the Republicans' red sweep in November. In contrast, European and emerging markets exhibited more modest performances, influenced by political uncertainties....
Looking Back At Equity Factors In Q4 2024 With WisdomTree