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Is Big Tech Out? Why Utilities and REITs Are the New Investor Favorites

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August 4, 2024
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  • Investors are shifting from tech to dividend-paying stocks amid falling yields.
  • Nearly $1 billion flowed into real estate and utility ETFs last week.
  • Rate cuts might drive further market rotations, impacting small-cap and high-volatility stocks.

What Happened?

The stock market experienced a significant selloff last week, driven by concerns that the Federal Reserve missed its opportunity to support a weakening U.S. economy. After the Fed decided to hold rates steady, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index fell into a correction, and the S&P 500 dropped 3.2% in two days, marking its worst two-day stretch since March 2023.

However, utilities and real estate companies, known for their high dividends, emerged as the best performers. Investors poured nearly $1 billion into real estate and utility sector ETFs, compared to just $300 million in tech ETFs.

Why It Matters?

This rotation signals a shift in investor strategy. As Treasury yields fall below 4%, investors are gravitating towards dividend-paying stocks, particularly in utilities and real estate, which are seen as safer bets in a volatile market. Eric Diton of Wealth Alliance remarked,

“The play is dividend payers because small companies hold more debt and aren’t a sure bet.” This trend suggests that investors are preparing for possible economic weakness and rate cuts, which could impact smaller, more volatile stocks more severely.

What’s Next?

With potential rate cuts on the horizon and Treasury yields continuing to decline, expect further shifts towards lower volatility, dividend-paying stocks. Historically, August and September are challenging months for the stock market, and increased volatility could exacerbate this trend.

Investors should watch for additional signs of economic weakness, which could further drive the rotation away from high-risk assets. Julie Biel of Kayne Anderson Rudnick warns, “If there’s indeed economic weakness, that will hit small caps harder.” The market’s recent rally may have been overly optimistic, and further corrections could ensue, particularly if economic data disappoints.

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