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March 2026 STAX: Investors Diversify Exposure, Still Buys Big Tech

Charles Schwab’s March 2026 stock report highlighted a subtle shift from outright risk‑off positioning to a more diversified approach, with investors adding a suite of non‑leveraged ETFs to their core holdings. The overall equity market slipped about 2% in the Schwab basket, markedly better than the S&P 500’s 7.5% decline, suggesting a measured rotation rather than panic selling. The data showed big‑tech names leading the net‑buy side: Nvidia, Microsoft and Tesla each attracted fresh capital despite recent pullbacks. Nvidia briefly dipped below $170, prompting opportunistic buying, while Microsoft, down roughly 25% year‑to‑date, benefited from renewed AI‑related optimism. Tesla’s classic volatility saw it swing from net‑sell to net‑buy as prices fell. Conversely, Broadcom, Netflix and AMD topped the net‑sell list, with Broadcom’s post‑earnings rally failing to hold and Netflix experiencing a sharp 30% swing. Mazzola noted that sector flows reinforced the rotation narrative: industrials and financials saw the strongest inflows, whereas technology and energy experienced outflows despite a broader energy price rally, exemplified by Occidental’s unexpected sell‑off. He also referenced divergent analyst views on Tesla—Goldman Sachs maintaining a 3.75× target versus JPMorgan’s 60% downside projection—underscoring the mixed sentiment around high‑profile stocks. The implications are clear for advisors and portfolio managers: diversification via ETFs is gaining traction, while selective big‑tech buying reflects confidence in long‑term growth themes despite short‑term volatility. Rising bearish sentiment on inflation and geopolitical risk may temper enthusiasm, making sector rotation and tactical ETF exposure key tools for navigating the uncertain macro backdrop.