A Wealth of Common Sense · 7 September 2026 · Additional Read

It’s a Concentrated World

Ben Carlson

The S&P 500's top 10 stocks now represent 40% of the index, up from 17% in 2015—a concentration that has historically accompanied strong returns. While concerning to some, fundamentals justify the weighting, and global markets show even higher concentration; AI will likely amplify wealth inequality rather than level it.

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