In recent years, U.S. market performance has been dominated by growth equities, particularly since the AI-driven rally that began in late 2022. Yet history reminds us that leadership between growth and value is cyclical. Extended periods of dominance by one style often give way to long stretches of outperformance by the other. In this brief paper, we explore why this trend makes portfolio rebalancing critical, the risks of overconcentration in growth stocks, and how large cap value strategies may provide diversification, attractive fundamentals, and the potential for consistent returns. This not a case against growth or for value; it is a case for balance.
What if the next 10 years don’t look like the last 40? Bob Doll, CFA, explores that question in this new white paper. Part of his Accepting Average series, this paper explores why the next decade may look very different from the last – especially without the tailwind of falling interest rates.
In his quarterly commentary, Bob Doll reviews what drove the sharp rebound in stocks during 2Q25 and what’s driving markets higher now, plus he examines key risks—a cooling labor market, slowing earnings growth, and elevated valuations—and the macro forces likely to shape the second half of the year.
In the first of our Portfolios With Purpose series on values-based investing, Bob Doll and Will Sorrell explore the implications of investing in alcohol-related stocks, from biblically responsible investing (BRI) to health, social, and performance considerations.
In his quarterly investment commentary, Bob Doll provides an in-depth look at the first quarter of 2025, including market volatility, inflation considerations, and one possible silver lining for the global economy.
In a new white paper, PM/CEO/CIO Bob Doll, CFA, explores key market risks amid rising policy uncertainty and recent volatility. The paper highlights concerns around slowing consumer demand, labor market softening, elevated valuations, and unrealistic earnings expectations.
Bob Doll presents his widely anticipated 10 Predictions for 2025, including a 2024 assessment plus insights on what investors should expect from a Trump 2.0 presidency, inflation, stock market trends, tax cuts, and more.
