Sanctuary Wealth’s Mary Ann Bartels sees a buying opportunity in the market

Market Outlook - The market is overbought but has been since September, a decent pullback would extend market health [1][2] - S&P is expected to reach 7,000 by year-end and 7,200 in early 2026 [2] - Long-term secular trends suggest the S&P could reach 10,000 to 13,000, a double from current levels [4] - Interest rates are expected to decline into 2026, potentially with the 10-year close to 2% [9] Key Drivers and Sectors - AI and tech-related sectors, including infrastructure and utilities, are key drivers expected to lead through the end of the decade [3] - Semiconductor is the true leadership in this market, followed by tech and tech-related AI [12] Economic Factors - Current nominal growth is tracking at 250% for the quarter, with inflation at 250%, an unusual environment for multiple Fed rate cuts [5] - There is concern that inflation may not return to the 2% level, posing a risk [6][7] Investment Strategy - Great buying opportunities exist in the market [3] - Some subsectors like drone technology and quantum computing are running hot, making it hard to chase them [10][11] - The VIX does not currently indicate a sell signal [13]