Look Beyond Expensive US Stocks for Value: Gold, European Shares, Small Caps Offer Opportunities

Main Thesis Review markets to find pockets of value outside of expensive US large cap stocks. Areas of interest include gold, European stocks, and domestic small caps.
Gold offers stability with steady gains, low volatility, and value as a hedge.
European stocks look cheap compared to US and their own history. Weak euro boosts exports/trade.
Small caps trail large cap performance in 2022. Valuations attractive relative to history. Diversifies sector exposure.
With bonds struggling, need to get creative beyond stocks/bonds to find alpha. Areas discussed offer reasonable value propositions.

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