Bloomberg
BofA Poll Sees Few Bears Left as Investors Pile Into Stocks
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Bank of America's Michael Hartnett reported that global investors have increased their stock holdings to the highest level in almost five years, according to the bank's polling data. The survey found that investor allocation to equities has risen substantially across markets. Hartnett's analysis indicated limited positioning among investors with bearish market outlooks.
