Equity Positioning and Key Levels

This report summarizes Goldman Sachs' equity positioning metrics, showing high CTA exposure and hedge fund leverage at the 98th percentile. Corporate buybacks are exceptionally strong with record YTD authorizations of $739B.

Key Takeaways

• 1.CTA global equity positioning is currently long $95bn (64th percentile), with relatively insignificant flow estimates expected over the next week.
• 2.Hedge fund gross leverage has reached the 98th percentile for the year at 312.7%, while net leverage is at 78.0%.
• 3.Corporate buyback activity is high, with 2026 YTD authorizations reaching $739.4B, the highest YTD level on record.

Table of Contents

• Summary
• CTA Corner
• GS Prime Brokerage
• Buybacks Desk
• Charts in Focus

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