A Number Of Factors Have Kept The Momentum Going For U.S. Markets In 2025
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Dividend SeekerInvesting GroupFollow5ShareSavePlay(8min)CommentsSummaryUS equities have rebounded sharply in 2025 after an early-year sell-off, pushing major indices to new highs.Momentum in the market remains strong, with investors showing resilience and optimism despite initial volatility.The article highlights the rapid recovery as a key theme, emphasizing the strength and persistence of the rally.Broader market dynamics and investor sentiment are central to understanding the sustained upward trajectory in US stocks. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images Main Thesis & Background The purpose of this article is to evaluate the broader market backdrop and focus on why US markets - in particular equities - have continued to push higher in 2025. After a reasonable start toThis article was written byDividend Seeker9.39K FollowersFollowI've worked in Financial Services since 2008 and that is essentially when I started my investment journey. The first half of my career was spent in New York, working professionally after college (BS - Finance and D1 Men's Tennis), but I have since relocated to North Carolina, obtaining my MBA and then working in the Banking sector. I am fortunate to split my time between Charlotte and Asheville.I keep my portfolio up-to-date and take pride in writing about funds, stocks, and sectors I actually follow and invest in. I believe my followers appreciate that approach.My strategy is to invest in quality and diversify, add at the right times, and focus on the long run. Chasing risk, trying to make too much too quickly, or following advice you don't understand are all pitfalls I made and that experience has taught me well. I hope to help others along the way as a result.Broad market: DIA, VOO, QQQM, RSPSectors/Non-US: XLE/IXC; IDU/BUI, FEZ, SCHF, EWC, FLGB, EWAAlternatives: Bitcoin, Gold, Silver (IAU & CEF)Stocks: JPM, MCD, WMT, FLUT, MAADebt: Municipal bonds from North CarolinaI also contribute to the investing group CEF/ETF Income Laboratory where I specialize in macro analysis. Features of CEF/ETF Income Laboratory include: managed income portfolios (targeting safe and reliable ~8% yields) making use of high-yield opportunities in the CEF and ETF fund space. These are geared toward both active and passive investors of all experience levels. The vast majority of holdings are also monthly-payers, for faster compounding and steady income streams. Other features include 24/7 chat, and trade alerts. Learn more.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of FEZ, SCHF, VOO, QQQ, DIA, RSP either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Recommended For You