Have Contrarians Been Banished on Wall Street?

The video discusses market predictions for 2017, highlighting the bullish sentiment among strategists and the contrasting bearish outlook of some experts. It explores the shift from a 'wall of worry' to a 'wall of hope' among investors, the potential for market volatility, and the influence of political changes on market dynamics. The discussion also covers the fear of missing out (FOMO) in investment strategies and the importance of sector performance in a changing market environment.

What is the general sentiment among equity strategists for the S&P 500 index over the next 12 months?

• Bearish

• Uncertain

• Bullish

• Neutral

What investment strategy is being advised in a market characterized by optimism?

• Buy the dips

• Hold positions

• Sell the rallies

• Short the market

What is a potential risk associated with unanimous bullish sentiment in the market?

• Decreased liquidity

• Higher interest rates

• Market complacency

• Increased volatility

What could be a concern if a surge of optimism is followed by a slow legislative process?

• Increased market volatility

• Decreased investor confidence

• Stagnant economic growth

• Rising inflation

What is the fear of missing out (FOMO) in the context of market investments?

• Fear of market crashes

• Fear of missing potential gains

• Fear of not investing enough

• Fear of losing money

Which sectors are expected to perform well in a sideways market post-election?

• Healthcare and technology

• Telecommunications and media

• Real estate and utilities

• Consumer goods and services

What historical trend is observed in the performance of prior year's losing sectors?

• They remain stable

• They continue to underperform

• They experience high volatility

• They outperform in the new year