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Please note that the content of this review should not be considered as investment advice or any form of…

3 March 2026

26 February 2026

Stocks started the year with gusto and many of the world’s major indexes gained between 2% and 6% within the first fortnight. However, since then the American market has been particularly weak and there have been signs of profit taking in certain areas.

We enter 2026 with US stocks dominating the global market while trading on expensive valuations. A small number of tech stocks account for a large portion of US returns and they are increasingly tied to the fortunes of the AI industry. These are certainly risks to be aware of.

Stocks had a small dip in November, before recovering back towards their previous highs. The longest US government shutdown in history had a negative effect, before coming to an abrupt end and allowing stocks to rally.

Another month, another gain for stock markets. It can’t continue like this forever and there are clear signs of profit-taking in some of the most popular trades. This feels like a test to see whether a renewed bout of “buy-the-dip” behaviour will drive stocks to fresh highs once the US government re-opens.

2025 is proving to be a case study for those who believe time in the market is more important than timing the market.