Event Risk Growing, Says Mizuho's Klein

Group 1 - Investors are facing a challenging situation where they are caught between the risks of market participation and the consequences of inaction, as highlighted by a note from a sector specialist at Mizuho [1] - The market is increasingly influenced by major technology companies, leading to heightened event risk that could impact investment strategies [1] Group 2 - Long-only (LO) investors, who typically expect asset prices to rise, are particularly affected by sudden market disruptions, referred to as "Greenland invasion" or "DeepSeek freak outs," which are unpredictable and can create significant turmoil [2] - These unexpected events are anticipated to occur regularly, posing challenges for LO investors in managing their portfolios effectively [2]