Goldman Sachs International
May 19, 2026
Market Color and Momentum Update
Daily UpdateEquitiesMacro Economic IndicatorsCommoditiesInformation TechnologyCommunication Services
The report highlights a significant momentum unwind—the worst since 2022—impacting tech and AI trades, alongside heavy market concentration where TMT names drive 87% of S&P 500 YTD returns.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Momentum (GSPRHIMO) is experiencing its most severe two-day selloff since 2022, leading to significant collateral damage in the AI trade.
- 2.The S&P 500's year-to-date rally is heavily concentrated, with TMT names accounting for 87% of the returns.
- 3.Cybersecurity ETFs have seen a 24% increase in AUM since April lows despite receiving no new inflows, driven purely by performance.
Table of Contents
- Market Overview
- TMT Performance
- Cybersecurity Analysis
- Retail Flow
- Momentum Unwind
- Deutsche Telekom (DTE)
- Standard Chartered (STAN)
- Worldline (WLN)
- Software Outlook
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Authors
Ioannis Blekos
Securities
NVDADTAGWLNFPSTANSPX
Themes
Momentum UnwindMarket ConcentrationAI Trade Collateral Damage
Regions
North AmericaEuropeUnited StatesGermanyUnited Kingdom
