Is It Time to Take Tech Profits and Invest Elsewhere?

Apple Inc. shares have struggled due to weak demand for iPhones in China, and Tesla Inc. is down 30% year-to-date on concerns over electric vehicle demand.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, or GSAM, is holding an overweight position on energy shares as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical risks, said Wilson-Elizondo.

So far this year, it’s been a good trade. S&P 500 oil and gas companies are up 16%, compared with an 11% gain for tech shares.

She said they’re still cautious on utilities and REITs, as well as small-caps because of their sensitivity to high-interest rates. Even so, some small-caps are attractive because of their cheap valuations and a few may be takeover targets for fast-growing AI companies.

“An active manager can add a lot of value in this segment of the market,” she added.

Japan is another area that Goldman is overweight due to corporate reforms, improving business sentiment and relatively low valuations. “Japan offers a nice opportunity to both a cyclical and structural story,” Wilson-Elizondo said.