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2026-02-17 18:27:36
[Bank of America Survey: Global Investor Sentiment Soars to Nearly Five-Year High, "Super Bullish" Yet Concerns Lurk] ⑴ A new global fund manager survey released by Bank of America on Tuesday showed that global investor sentiment rose to its highest level since June 2021 in February. This means that market optimism has reached a near five-year high. ⑵ Bank of America's composite index of market sentiment—based on cash levels, equity allocations, and global growth expectations—climbed further to 8.2 in February, up from 8.1 previously. The institution noted that fund managers' sentiment remained "super bullish" this month. ⑶ However, this extreme optimism has also raised concerns in the market. Bank of America analysts believe that when all investors have already positioned themselves, i.e., "everyone is on board," further increases in asset prices may become more difficult. The market may face the risk of "selling the news." ⑷ The current high sentiment corresponds to high equity allocations and low cash levels, reflecting the market's optimistic expectations for economic growth and policy prospects. But this also means that any data or events that fall short of expectations could trigger a rapid reversal of sentiment.
