Richard Bernstein Advisors explores how investor crowding into popular growth themes has narrowed opportunity sets, arguing that global equity markets outside the spotlight are delivering stronger returns. The paper highlights how overlooked regions have outperformed the Nasdaq by as much as 25% in 2021, challenging the dominance of tech-centric narratives and suggesting broader diversification opportunities.
Literally, A World Of Opportunity
Richard Bernstein Advisors
Research
9 Pages
Key Takeaways
Global Outperformance Gap: Countries like Saudi Arabia returned 45% versus Nasdaq’s 20% in 2021, a 25% spread that highlights overlooked international equity strength.
Capital Misallocation Effects: Excess capital flowing into crowded sectors compresses future returns, with too much money chasing too few ideas across major growth industries.
Breadth Beyond Tech Bubble: Over 10 non-US markets outperformed Nasdaq year-to-date, reinforcing that opportunity sets extend far beyond dominant innovation-driven sectors.