Equity Market Rotation Reveals A Wider World Of Return Potential
AllianceBernstein (AB)·2026-05-20·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
Return patterns in global equity markets appear to be shifting in ways that should prompt investors to revisit their allocations.
In the 16 months since January 2025, emerging market equities surged by 53.8%, followed by European stocks with a 42.2% gain.
With valuations elevated and US market concentration still extreme, we believe this may be the right moment to rebalance toward a broader opportunity set that includes value equities as well as non-US developed markets and emerging markets.
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How Have Global Equity Return Patterns Changed in the Past 16 Months?
It’s human nature to allow familiar patterns to guide our decision-making processes. But it’s just as important to recognize when changing conditions warrant a