Deutsche Bank: Stock positions fall below neutral level, funds reduce allocations

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Deutsche Bank strategists pointed out that last week, stock positions fell below neutral levels, and active fund allocations dropped to their lowest in three months. Systematic strategies and volatility control funds also reduced their stock allocations. Despite $13.9 billion in outflows from U.S. equity funds, funds in other regions globally still attracted $25.5 billion in inflows. Energy stocks and bond funds each recorded record-breaking capital inflows.

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2026-03-09 14:22:46

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Investing.com – Deutsche Bank strategists said that last week, overall stock positions fell below neutral levels, with active fund holdings remaining underweight and dropping to their lowest in over three months.

The team, including Parag Thatte, noted that systematic strategy positions also declined, with volatility control funds reducing their stock allocations, and commodity trading advisors significantly cutting their long stock positions.

Strategists indicated that, across sectors, stock holdings are underweight in large growth stocks, technology sectors, and cyclical sectors outside of energy.

Historically, U.S. equity funds experienced $13.9 billion in outflows during periods of strong capital inflows. Meanwhile, funds focused on other regions of the world continued to attract capital, with inflows of $25.5 billion.

During the geopolitical crisis, energy stocks saw a record $6.4 billion in inflows.

Bond funds received $19.7 billion in inflows, while money market funds saw smaller inflows of $5.6 billion.

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