Market Volatility & Seasonality - August is typically a high volatility month and not favorable for bulls, with the VIX potentially rising by 18% [2][3] - Markets are exhibiting cautiousness due to seasonality and other factors [4] Meme Stock Frenzy & Market Breadth - The current meme stock frenzy is less widespread and contained compared to previous instances post-COVID [5][6] - Benchmark FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) hasn't been observed yet, indicating a lack of widespread panic buying [9] Sector Rotation & Underlying Market Dynamics - Significant rotations are occurring between factors like momentum versus value, but are masked by benchmark performance and concentration risk [13][14] - The market is likened to a paddling duck, with furious activity underneath a seemingly calm surface, indicating massive rotations [12][13] Nvidia Sentiment - Ahead of August 27th, there's bearish sentiment towards Nvidia, contrasting with the exuberance seen in May 2021 [8]
Caution seeping into markets as seasonality and macro trends emerge, says RBC's Amy Wu Silverman
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