桥水Ray Dalio：美股估值见顶，黄金跑赢一切，全球迈入多边主义向单边主义的危险转型

Group 1 - The core investment narrative for 2025 is not the strong performance of US stocks, but rather the significant changes in currency values and the global shift in asset allocation, with gold emerging as the true winner [1][4][12] - US stocks recorded an 18% return in USD terms, but this is largely attributed to the devaluation of fiat currencies, creating a "valuation illusion" [5][12] - The S&P 500 index, when priced in gold, actually declined by 28%, highlighting the disparity in performance when considering different currencies [5][12] Group 2 - The US stock market significantly underperformed compared to non-US markets, with European, Chinese, and Japanese stocks outperforming US stocks by 23%, 21%, and 10% respectively [18][20] - Emerging markets showed an overall return of 34%, indicating a substantial capital shift away from US assets [19][20] - The interest of foreign investors in USD-denominated assets is waning, as evidenced by the negative returns of US Treasuries when priced in gold, which saw a -34% return [5][6] Group 3 - The valuation of US stocks appears to have peaked, with long-term equity expected returns at 4.7%, which is lower than the 4.9% return on bonds, indicating a low equity risk premium [23][24] - The disparity in profit distribution, where capitalists benefit more than workers, is raising concerns among leftist political forces, potentially impacting future profit margins [7][22][23] Group 4 - The political landscape is shifting towards extreme left and right forces due to affordability crises driven by inflation, which is expected to lead to significant conflicts by 2027-2028 [5][9][35] - The transition from multilateralism to unilateralism is increasing military spending and sanctions, further diminishing the attractiveness of USD assets [9][35][36] Group 5 - Non-liquid markets such as venture capital, private equity, and real estate are under pressure, facing significant debt rollover challenges and a potential rise in liquidity premiums [8][26] - The current low liquidity premium in these markets may lead to a decline in value relative to liquid assets, indicating a potential liquidity trap for investors [8][26]