UBS
May 20, 2026
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UBS advises investors to stay disciplined and diversified amid geopolitical uncertainty involving Iran and the US. They highlight the resilience of global growth and structural opportunities in AI and the electrification of the power sector.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Maintain investment discipline and a clear plan to navigate volatility caused by shifting geopolitical headlines and inflation risks.
- 2.Stay invested to avoid real wealth erosion; markets are expected to deliver positive returns over the balance of 2026 supported by earnings growth.
- 3.Diversification is critical as single-stock and sector volatility rises; include exposure to quality bonds, gold, and commodities.
Table of Contents
- From the studio
- Thought of the day
- Have a clear plan and stay disciplined
- Staying invested is more likely to be rewarded than trying to time the market
- What to watch: 20 May
- Caught our attention
- Market update
- Global asset class preferences definitions
- Appendix
- Risk Information
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Authors
Min Lan TanMark HaefeleVincent HeaneyAlison ParumsDaisy Tseng
Securities
NVDANextEra EnergyDominion EnergyAES CorpCEGCalpine Corporation
Themes
AI MonetizationElectrification and Energy TransitionGeopolitical Resilience
Regions
North AmericaAsia PacificEuropeUnited StatesIranUnited Kingdom