Report published June 1, 2026
Goldman Sachs: Equity Positioning and Key Market Levels (June 2026)
Goldman Sachs · June 1, 2026
The report highlights record-high gross leverage in the GS Prime Brokerage book and substantial $93bn long positioning by CTAs. Market breadth remains narrow while corporate buybacks continue at pace ahead of the Q2 blackout window.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Global CTA equity exposure is estimated at a long position of $93bn, with SPX positioning accounting for $34bn of that total.
- 2.GS Prime Brokerage metrics show overall book gross leverage has reached a 5-year high of 322.9%.
- 3.99% of S&P 500 corporates are currently in an open window for buybacks, with execution momentum remaining strong.
Table of Contents
- CTA Corner
- GS Prime Brokerage
- Buybacks Desk
- GS Corporate Desk Trading Flow
- Historical Repurchase Activity
- Charts in Focus
Report data
Leverage Metrics
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Global Equities CTA Positioning | 93 $bn | Estimated total cohort positioning. |
| Overall Book Gross Leverage | 322.9% | 5-year high for GS Prime Brokerage book. |
| Buyback Execution Momentum | 1.9 x | Goldman desk buyback volumes. |
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