Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
February 3, 2026
US Equities Color: Painful
Market ReportCommoditiesCryptoDerivativesCommunication ServicesConsumer Staples
US equities saw a painful sell-off led by Software (-4.8%) amid AI ecosystem anxiety and geopolitical tensions, prompting heavy Hedge Fund selling and rotation into cyclicals.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Violent sell-off in Software (-4.8%) and TMT sectors driven by OpenAI ecosystem anxiety and Anthropic's new agentic capabilities.
- 2.Hedge Funds were heavy net sellers (-$2b), marking the highest sell skew since September 1st and ranking in the 97th percentile.
- 3.Investors are rotating out of Tech/Software into Materials, Energy, Industrials, Utilities, and Staples seeking 'cleaner' narratives.
Table of Contents
- POST BELL
- DERIVS
- Notice to Australian Investors
- Additional Disclaimers
- Notice to Brazilian Investors
- Notice to Investors in the European Economic Area
- Notice to Investors in Korea
- Notice to Investors in Japan
- Notice to Investors in New Zealand
- Notice to Investors in Switzerland
Document Preview
Access the Full Report
Get unlimited access to institutional research reports with a 14-day free trial.
Authors
Ariana ContessaMike Washington
Securities
NDXSPXAMDPLTRTTWOSAIA
Themes
AI Ecosystem AnxietyGeopolitical Headline SensitivitySoftware De-grossing
Regions
North AmericaMiddle EastUnited StatesIran
