
US stocks: the bar for perfection is set very high, but opportunities abound
Historical trends suggest it could take up to three years for some sectors’ price-to-book ratios to normalise, says Ryk de Klerk.

Historical trends suggest it could take up to three years for some sectors’ price-to-book ratios to normalise, says Ryk de Klerk.

Amid heightened geopolitical risk, investors chasing offshore returns should temper expectations for US stocks and prioritise true diversification, says Orbis’s Rob Perrone.

Market movements since Donald Trump’s inauguration are drawing comparisons with the 2018/19 trade war. With a 10% loss already, another 10% dip could be on the horizon if the economic fallout worsens.

In a market facing economic challenges, Altria and BAT have outperformed major indexes. Ryk de Klerk explores the pricing of tobacco shares, risk premiums, and the factors driving their resilience.