Stock Market Outlook: Left-Behind Communication Services Sector Offers the Most Value Today

Tech and healthcare look expensive.

Sep 27, 2018

Mentioned: Broadcom Inc (AVGO) , Intel Corp (INTC) , Comcast Corp (CMCSA) , Telefonica SA (TEF) , BT Group PLC (BTTGY)

The Morningstar Global Markets Index has risen 4.5% year to date.
Weighted by market capitalization, our coverage universe looks slightly overvalued.
Communication services looks cheap, while tech and healthcare are pricey.

Following a flattish first half, global equities enjoyed a fairly strong third quarter, with the Morningstar Global Markets Index now up 4.5% year to date. In aggregate, our equity coverage of roughly 1,500 stocks, now looks slightly overvalued, trading at a 4.5% premium to fair value on a capitalization-weighted basis.

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