In the last trading week, numerous analysts and experts advised selling certain stocks and recommended reallocating to safer investments. This development is particularly relevant for private investors who should adjust their portfolios accordingly.
Stocks on the Experts’ Sell Lists
Economically Sensitive Sectors: Particularly cyclical consumer goods, technology, and energy were the focus of sales. For example, Tesla shares lost 5.8% of their value.
Market Reactions to Political Events: The announcement of comprehensive US tariffs by President Trump led to a massive sell-off on Wall Street, marking the largest daily losses since the onset of the Corona pandemic. The Dow Jones fell by 4%, S&P 500 by 4.8%, and Nasdaq even by 6%. Such political uncertainties intensify the selling sentiment among investors.
Current Market Losses: After the extended Easter weekend, major US indices reported further losses (Dow Jones -2.48%, S&P 500 -2.36%, Nasdaq -2.55%), underscoring the caution regarding investments in riskier stocks.
Recommendations for Private Investors
Many experts advise distancing themselves from economically sensitive and more volatile stocks and instead preferring safe investments.
Despite the overall downward trend, there are positive assessments of individual companies such as TUI. Here, ten out of fifteen analysts recommend buying or holding the stock with an average price target of over 10 euros – despite a price decline of around 30% since December. This shows differentiated opportunities in the market.
Conclusion
The recent developments reflect a significant change in market sentiment – away from buying pressure towards profit-taking and selling in light of political uncertainties and macroeconomic risks. Private investors should take these signals seriously and critically review their portfolios, preferring risk-averse investments where appropriate. At the same time, it is worth taking a close look at individual stocks with solid fundamentals like TUI, where potential is still seen despite market turbulence.