Bank of America
May 20, 2026
BofA Fund Manager Survey Sell Signal Triggered
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The May 2026 BofA Fund Manager Survey indicates a tactical 'sell signal' as cash levels plunged to 3.9% and equity allocations surged to multi-year highs. Investors are heavily crowded in semiconductors and tech, betting on a 'soft' or 'no landing' economic outcome.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The BofA Fund Manager Survey triggered a 'sell signal' as cash levels dropped to 3.9%, below the critical 4.0% threshold.
- 2.Equity allocation saw a record monthly jump, reaching its highest level since January 2022.
- 3.'Long global semiconductors' is currently the most crowded trade in history, cited by 73% of investors.
Table of Contents
- On Macro & Rates
- On Risk & Allocation
- All-in on risk-on
- FMS Contrarian Trades
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Authors
Michael HartnettTyler Durden
Securities
30-year US TreasuryBrent OilMagnificent 7SPX
Themes
Bull CapitulationAI/Semiconductor CrowdingShadow Banking Systemic Risk
Regions
GlobalEuropeOtherUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
