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May 25, 2026

Positioning Intelligence Weekly Wrap

Weekly UpdateEquitiesDerivativesInformation TechnologyEnergy

Hedge funds remain heavily positioned in Tech and Momentum despite volatility, though US tactical positioning monitors have turned negative. Strong buying continues in AxJ (Taiwan/Korea) while global leverage has dipped slightly.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Hedge Funds maintain historically high net exposure to the Momentum factor and remain net buyers of US Tech (Hardware, Semis, and Software) despite recent volatility.
  • 2.US equity positioning is weakening, with the US Tactical Positioning Monitor flipping negative to -1.5z and aggregate net leverage falling.
  • 3.Regional flows were strong in Asia ex-Japan (AxJ), specifically Taiwan and Korea, while flows in Japan and Europe showed signs of rolling over or mixing.

Table of Contents

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  • POSITIONING INTELLIGENCE
  • DISCLOSURE

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Authors

John SchlegelJigar VakhariaSunny Potharaju

Securities

JP2RSTJP2PACKJP1ENPJP1ENR

Themes

Momentum Factor CrowdingAI and Tech LeadershipGeopolitical Rotation Risks

Regions

North AmericaAsia PacificEuropeUnited StatesJapanTaiwan