Group 1 - The core sentiment among global fund managers is the most optimistic since February, driven by confidence in a "soft landing" for the global economy, recognition of AI's productivity enhancement, and improved outlook for the Chinese economy [1][6][9] - The latest Bank of America Fund Manager Survey (FMS) conducted from July 31 to August 7 included 197 fund managers with a total asset management of $475 billion, showing a significant improvement in market sentiment [2][6] - 68% of respondents predict a "soft landing" for the global economy, with only 5% expecting a "hard landing," the lowest since January [9][12] Group 2 - There is a notable increase in allocation to emerging market stocks, with a net overweight ratio rising from 22% to 37%, the highest level since February 2023 [23] - Optimism regarding the Chinese economy has also improved, with a net 11% of respondents expecting economic strength, the highest since March 2025 [25] - Despite the overall positive sentiment, 91% of respondents believe U.S. stocks are overvalued, indicating persistent bearish sentiment towards the U.S. market [27] Group 3 - AI optimism is rising, with 55% of fund managers believing AI has begun to enhance productivity, a significant increase from 42% in July [3][17] - However, there is a divide regarding AI stocks, with 52% believing they are not in a bubble, while 41% think a bubble has formed [19] - "Long Mag 7" has become the most crowded trade again, reflecting continued interest in large tech stocks despite bubble concerns [21] Group 4 - Fund managers show limited interest in cryptocurrencies and gold, with only 9% holding cryptocurrencies and an average allocation of 3.2%, leading to an overall exposure of just 0.3% [30] - For gold, 48% of investors hold it, with an average allocation of 4.1%, but 41% have no gold positions, resulting in a weighted average exposure of only 2.2% [32] - Cash levels among investors have dropped to 3.9%, triggering a "sell signal" from Bank of America, indicating potential short-term market pullback risks [4][12]
“著名反指”美银调查:机构对经济和AI更乐观,对中国更乐观,加密货币和黄金持仓很低