美银Hartnett：关键指标显示AI还没有风险，警惕美元反弹对热门交易的冲击

Core Viewpoint - The discussion around a potential bubble in the market is increasing, but Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett indicates that the credit spread of tech stocks is at a multi-year low, suggesting that the AI-driven tech stock rally has not yet reached a dangerous level [1][4][5]. Group 1: Credit Spread and AI Bubble Concerns - The current credit spread for tech stocks is at its lowest point in 18 years, indicating that investors are not pricing in potential risks for tech companies in the credit market [4][5]. - This low credit spread contrasts sharply with typical late-stage asset bubble scenarios, which usually see a sharp rise in credit risk [5][6]. - The EPFR fund flow data supports this optimism, showing significant inflows into various asset classes, including $24.7 billion into bond funds and $19.6 billion into equities [6][7]. Group 2: Dollar Strength and Market Risks - Hartnett warns that the primary risk for investors is not a bubble burst but an unexpected strengthening of the dollar, as the consensus trade of "shorting the dollar" has become prevalent [1][11]. - If the dollar index experiences a chaotic rebound and surpasses the critical level of 102, it could trigger a collective risk-off response among investors [11]. - Despite the short-term risk of a dollar rebound, Hartnett believes the long-term trend of dollar depreciation remains unchanged, providing structural support for assets like gold [12]. Group 3: Asset Performance and Market Dynamics - Year-to-date, gold has been the best-performing asset with a gain of 41.3%, while international stocks have risen by 24.7% and the dollar index has declined by 9.2% [8][9]. - The negative correlation between a weakening dollar and rising risk assets is evident, suggesting that as long as the consensus trade of "shorting the dollar" remains intact, the macro environment for asset appreciation will continue [11]. - Although gold is currently viewed as "overbought" tactically, it remains a "underweight" asset structurally, with only 0.4% of private client assets and 2.4% of institutional client assets allocated to gold [12].