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Wealth Creation - S&P500 Returns Now Driven By Just A Handful Of Stocks

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Guest– Sean Ashton, Head of Investments at Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth.

In this conversation we dive into the forces shaping the world’s largest stock market. Sean Ashton shares insights from his analysis of S&P500 returns between 2010 and 2025, revealing that just a handful of top-performing stocks now drive the majority of gains. How concentrated are these returns, and what does it mean for investors navigating today’s markets?
8 Sep 2025 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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