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S&P can no longer be considered a broad-based market index, says Greenwich Wealth's Vahan Janjigian
CNBC Televisionยท2025-08-08 18:47

Market Analysis and Investment Strategy - Historically, value stocks outperformed growth stocks, and small-cap stocks outperformed large-cap stocks until the 2008 financial crisis [2] - The S&P 500 is no longer a broad-based market index, with the top 10 stocks accounting for 40% of the weight and the top 250 stocks accounting for 90% [4] - There are signs of euphoria in the market, with the cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings ratio higher than it has been 98% of the time, approaching tech bubble peak [4][5] - Younger investors are following momentum strategies, piling into what's working and driving it higher [6] - Despite concerns about overvaluation, the market can continue to rally even after warnings of irrational exuberance [7] Tariff Impact - Smaller companies generate most of their revenues within the United States but are still exposed to tariffs through reliance on foreign manufacturers [9] - Larger companies may be better equipped to handle tariffs by absorbing costs or passing them on through price adjustments [10] Stock Recommendation - Grant Wealth Management likes Verizon, a large-cap value stock that pays a generous dividend and has been increasing it every year for the past 18 years [11][12] - Verizon has 40 times the revenue of Palantir and sells for nine times earnings, while Palantir sells for 285 times earnings [14] - It makes sense to pay for growth, but there is a point where it no longer makes sense, making Verizon a more attractive option [13][14]