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July 2, 2026

Introducing GS Europe Ex AI

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Goldman Sachs introduces the GSXEXXAI basket, a hedge strategy for European equities that systematically excludes AI-exposed companies. This strategy is presented as a lower-volatility alternative to shorting against dominant, high-growth AI leaders.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.AI exposure in Europe's STOXX 600 has doubled to 20% since 2022.
  • 2.AI-related stocks account for 60% of STOXX 600 equal-weight returns YTD 2026.
  • 3.GS introduces GSXEXXAI, an 'Europe ex-AI' basket designed to hedge against AI-driven index returns.

Table of Contents

  • Sector
  • Country Exposure
  • Factor Exposure

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Authors

Giovanni ArcudiElias BenzinaCamille CeriseyCaroline FeeneyNatasha TiwanaMohammed Baramia

Securities

SXXPGSXEXXAISX5E

Themes

Artificial Intelligence

Regions

Europe