In the second quarter, institutional investors made slight reductions in their holdings of prominent tech firms, mainly due to already substantial positions making further investments challenging. However, semiconductor stocks continued to attract a positive outlook, while AI-themed stocks saw a decline in traction after an initial wave of interest. Interestingly, the energy sector faced more selling than buying activity during this period.

AI stocks are sliding as investors question soaring valuations, heavy infrastructure spending and how long it will take for those AI bets to pay off.

Q2 2026 13F filings from 6,371 institutions show 44% trimmed Magnificent Seven stakes, while semiconductors saw 48% net buyers amid broader tech