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Michael Kao: Most Mag 7 stocks trail S&P at H2 2026 close

Michael Kao: Most Mag 7 stocks trail S&P at H2 2026 close
Mag 7 stocks lag S&P in H2 2026

Michael Kao, CIO at Akadia Capital, observes growing market divergence at the end of the second half of 2026. All but one of the Mag 7 stocks, once dominant in the market, have underperformed the S&P, suggesting a significant shift in market leadership.

Earlier this year, Michael Kao analyzed the impact of AI-driven growth and Middle East conflict risks on stagflation and the K-shaped structure of the U.S. economy in an Akadia Capital outlook. He has also compared investing in CLO equity CEFs to selling one-month puts, noting implications for credit risk in a separate note. These observations add context to Kao’s recent comments on market divergence and changing sector leadership.

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