Portfolio Allocation & Risk Management - The report suggests constructing a portfolio like a Thanksgiving plate, with the S&P 500 as the main course (turkey), representing the core market exposure [1][2] - Defensive sectors and bonds are likened to mashed potatoes and stuffing, providing stability to returns [2] - AI and growth stocks are the "gravy," enhancing returns but potentially leading to concentration risk due to existing S&P 500 exposure [2][3] - Speculative bets like high beta ETFs and crypto are the "cranberry sauce," to be taken in small portions to avoid significant losses [3] - Single stock trades and meme stocks are the "pumpkin pie," representing fun money with carefully sized positions [4] Market Analysis & Strategies - The report compares cap-weighted and equal-weighted S&P 500 strategies, noting the cap-weighted index's outperformance in the recent bull market [5][6] - Equal weighting offers broader exposure to industrials, financials, and smaller companies within the S&P 500 [6] - Small caps, REITs, and international stocks are presented as "unloved side dishes" that may offer opportunities, with tax deductions available for losses [7] - Gold, the dollar, foreign exchange, and crypto are likened to "uncomfortable politics," requiring careful consideration of risk tolerance and time horizon [8] Thanksgiving Week Market Outlook - Lower liquidity during Thanksgiving week can amplify market moves, potentially leading to surprises [9] - Black Friday sessions are shorter (9:30 a m Eastern until 1:00 p m) and can present buying opportunities [9][10] - Key retail numbers from big box and cyber sales will be closely watched by Wall Street [10]

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No risk no lambo ...

Finance industry billionaires are raising concerns over what they see as increasing risk in private markets fueled by steep rises in asset valuations, limited regulation and macroeconomic pressures https://t.co/yvVsjDBYDu ...

RT Mayne (@Tradermayne)Your biggest risk is being exposed to the industry you log into every day. ...

Your biggest risk is being exposed to the industry you log into every day. ...

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