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Hedge funds keep AI bets as AI positioning concentrates in chips

Hazeltree said first-half 2026 positioning became more concentrated in semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks despite geopolitical turmoil and inflation concerns.

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Hedge funds maintained strong conviction in AI-related investments during the first half of 2026, even as geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns rose, according to new data from Hazeltree cited by Hedgeweek.

The data suggests investors became increasingly concentrated in semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks as the main focus of AI positioning.

Hedgeweek said Hazeltree’s findings point to continued commitment to the AI trade amid the changing macro and geopolitical backdrop.

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HedgeweekHedge funds remain committed to AI trade amid geopolitical turmoil, Hazeltree finds

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