Investors Shift to Defensive Stocks Amid Rising AI Bubble Concerns, BofA Survey Shows
Bank of America's August surveys reveal growing investor concerns about an AI bubble, with 32% of fund managers citing it as the top market risk. Consequently, many are reducing exposure to AI and semiconductor stocks, shifting toward value, cyclical, and defensive sectors. Nearly two-thirds seek clearer AI monetization evidence before increasing AI investments. Optimism is rising for European and Asia ex-Japan equities, with investors favoring defensive sectors amid cautious positioning, while Japan's exposure remains focused on banks and semiconductors amid policy expectations.
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mint broke this story on 19 Aug, 10:14 am. Other outlets followed.