Speaking of sector weights, technology and financials had the highest levels of conviction among investors as both sectors exhibited the largest active weights of greater than +/- 3% from the benchmark. In the current growth-oriented rally, it is not surprising many have jumped onto tech growth stocks. Additionally, many have looked back into financials for their cheap valuations and as a potential play in a rising rate environment.
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Lastly, in the ongoing search for yield, investors have taken on greater credit risk to squeeze out higher payouts. On average, investors overweight 19% to securities rated BB or below, or speculative-grade rated debt securities, while only 17% of portfolios analyzed have a net overweight to investment-grade bonds, according to SSGA.
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