PICTET FUND SHIFTS 30% TO AI STOCKS
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A $3.5 billion multi-asset fund at Pictet Asset Management has increased equity exposure by moving up to 30% of its cash holdings into artificial intelligence stocks across Asia and the US.
The fund's reallocation reflects a broader shift in market sentiment as investor appetite for riskier assets rebounds. By concentrating a significant portion of reserves in AI heavyweights, Pictet is betting on sustained momentum in technology equities.
The move represents a material change in the fund's positioning. Cash-equivalent holdings typically serve as a buffer during market volatility, so deploying them into equities signals confidence in near-term market stability.
AI stocks have dominated market performance in recent months, driven by advances in large language models and enterprise adoption. The concentration of AI investments across both developed and emerging Asian markets suggests Pictet sees opportunity in global AI expansion beyond US tech giants.
The shift underscores how major asset managers are responding to improved risk sentiment. Whether this repositioning proves timely depends on continued AI sector performance and macroeconomic conditions.
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