Episode 248: All-In on U.S. Stocks – Wise Move or Risky Strategy?

In the latest episode of "Think Smart with TMFG," Senior Financial Advisors Rob McClelland and Mike Connon from Assante Capital Management delve deep into a daring investment strategy: putting 100% of your assets into U.S. stocks. Highlighting an intriguing article by Nick Maguli, our hosts explore the dominance of U.S. corporate giants such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft and weigh the pros and cons of dedicating your entire portfolio to the S&P 500 index.

Renowned investors like Jack Bogle, Warren Buffett, and JL Collins have recommended this strategy to younger investors– but do U.S. stocks carry the potential to continuously outperform the market? Based on an evidence-based approach, Rob and Mike scrutinize data from the past five decades to provide clear-cut insights. Focusing on U.S. stocks' performance against cash deposits, bonds, and international stocks, they spark a riveting conversation about the feasibility of this investment strategy.