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Hedge funds retreat from tech giants ahead of SpaceX debut

Hedge funds aggressively offloaded shares of the Magnificent Seven tech giants last week, pivoting away from high-growth assets as markets braced for the arrival of SpaceX. JPMorgan data indicates investors are rapidly rebalancing portfolios, liquidating large tech positions to clear space for the anticipated $1.77 trillion valuation of Elon Musk’s aerospace firm.

Hedge funds retreat from tech giants ahead of SpaceX debut
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The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF, a proxy for the sector's biggest players including Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, has shed more than 2.4% in value since June 5. This cooling trend reflects a broader effort by institutional managers to dial down risk. While software stocks faced heavy selling pressure in the U.S., semiconductor manufacturers managed to retain strong demand from traders seeking to capture specific upside potential.

Financial sector ETFs saw significant inflows, benefiting from favorable seasonal patterns, despite a fragmented outlook among hedge funds regarding individual bank stocks. While some funds increased exposure to insurance providers, the wider financial sector remains heavily sold year-to-date. Investors are currently favoring traditional asset managers over alternative counterparts, suggesting a preference for stability as the market prepares for the massive liquidity requirements of the upcoming SpaceX listing.

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