Recent proof-backed calls
Our recent coverage includes a thematic note, "2025: A new market reality," which adopts a generally bullish view for the year while allowing for intermittent corrections.
The author (video/post) discusses a "new market reality" in 2025: a strong role for U.S. politics (Trump) in shaping expectations, geopolitical uncertainty, and potential effects of the administration's programs on the dollar. Overall the author is more bullish on the market for the year, allows for corrections, and sees potential upside for the S&P 500 to roughly ~7000 during the year.
Latest market-close explanation
On 2026-04-14 VOO closed at $638.35 (+1.21%) with intraday range $632.22–$638.51 and volume down 4.5% versus the prior session. Coverage referenced our "2025: A new market reality" piece.
**VOO** (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) moved **+1.21%** on 2026-04-14, closing at **$638.35** after a previous close of **$630.72**. Intraday range was **$632.22** to **$638.51**. Volume changed **-4.5%** versus the prior session. Recent internal coverage also touched VOO: **2025: A new market reality**.
Current stance
Current recommendation: Hold. VOO remains an appropriate liquid core equity ETF for investors who want S&P 500 exposure; consider buying on meaningful pullbacks within a bullish annual backdrop.
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Active and historical plays
Active play: "2025: A new market reality" — bullish on the broad U.S. market in 2025 with a buy-the-corrections approach.
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Use VOO as a liquid S&P 500 exposure for core allocations or tactical dip buys; review the 2025 thematic note for the full thesis and implications.