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June 8, 2026

Equity Positioning and Key Levels

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This report provides a weekly recap of equity positioning metrics, focusing on GS Prime Brokerage flow data, CTA strategies, and corporate buyback activity. It highlights significant net buying in global equities and shifts in sector-specific positioning.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Global equities experienced the largest net buying in nearly four months, primarily driven by long buys outpacing short sales.
  • 2.Corporate buyback activity remains elevated but is expected to taper off after June 15th as companies enter blackout windows.
  • 3.The GS Equity Systematic L/S Performance Estimate rose +1.35% during the observed period, outperforming the Fundamental L/S estimate (+0.73%).

Table of Contents

  • CTA Corner
  • GS Prime Brokerage
  • Buybacks Desk
  • GS Corporate Desk Trading Flow
  • Historical Cumulative Market Execution Activity
  • Charts in Focus

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Authors

Robbie StankardCullen Morgan

Securities

S&P 500 E-mini

Themes

Corporate BuybacksPrime Brokerage PositioningCTA Momentum Strategies

Regions

North AmericaEuropeUnited StatesJapan