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Market Shifts in 2026
In 2026, investors are moving away from tech and growth stocks, focusing instead on value stocks, dividends, international stocks, and small-cap companies. The S&P 500 is down about 6% from its all-time highs, but areas like international stocks and gold are attracting significant inflows, indicating a shift in investment strategy.
Year-to-date, the SPDR Gold MiniShares ETF (NYSEMKT: GLDM) has seen inflows of roughly $2.6 billion, while the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (NYSEMKT: RSP) has attracted over $10 billion, ranking as the 8th largest ETF for net inflows in 2026. The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT: IEFA) has gained $5.5 billion this year and nearly $17 billion over the past year, as international stocks outperform the S&P 500 due to improving earnings expectations and a weaker dollar.
The allocation in the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF reduces tech’s weight from 32% to 13%, favoring smaller companies with a median market cap of $120 billion, compared to $359 billion in traditional S&P 500 ETFs. With a growing focus on value stocks and ongoing demand for gold, investors may find compelling opportunities in these asset classes moving forward.
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