$119.2 Billion! U.S. stocks attract record funds this week as investors flock to tech stocks

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The U.S. stock market is experiencing an unprecedented wave of capital inflows.

On June 19, it was reported that Bank of America strategists cited EPFR Global data, indicating that for the week ending June 17, inflows into U.S. equity funds reached a record $119.2 billion, setting a new historical peak. On an annualized basis, U.S. equity funds are expected to attract $739 billion in 2026, which would also set a historic record. Meanwhile, technology stocks have become the core target for capital, with single-week inflows reaching $19.2 billion, also a historic high.

The core catalysts driving this wave of capital are the end of the Iran war and massive investments by mega cloud computing companies in AI infrastructure. The Nasdaq 100 Index has risen 24% so far this year, while the S&P 500 Index has climbed 9.6%, with the U.S. stock market continuously hitting new highs. Bank of America Chief Strategist Michael Hartnett’s team noted that the end of the war curtailed the decline in Trump’s support, Wall Street sentiment is overall optimistic, and U.S. household stock wealth has increased by $6 trillion this year.

However, strategists have issued warnings: if the Republican Party loses control of the Senate in November, it would trigger a chain reaction of "sharp dollar depreciation, falling yields, and a stock market downturn." "If Trump's support does not rebound significantly by September, bullish sentiment will become 'anxious and uneasy.'"

Record Capital Inflows, All Large, Mid, and Small Caps Benefit

This round of capital inflows exhibits comprehensive characteristics and is not only concentrated in large-cap stocks.

According to Bank of America strategists, U.S. mid-cap stock funds saw net inflows of $19.9 billion in a single week, setting a record; U.S. small-cap funds had single-week net inflows of $12.3 billion, the second highest in history. This indicates that investors’ risk appetite has extended from large-cap blue chips to a broader market, with the entire U.S. stock market benefiting from nearly limitless demand for American stocks.

Technology stocks are the most sought-after sector in this round. The $19.2 billion weekly inflow into technology stocks set a new record, reflecting investors’ continued bets on AI-related themes. Mega tech companies such as Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Google’s parent Alphabet are making massive capital expenditures in AI infrastructure, serving as a key fundamental pillar supporting market confidence.

Record capital inflows have resonated in tandem with large-scale stock issuance in the tech sector.

On June 14, SpaceX completed the largest IPO in history, issuing $75 billion worth of shares. Meanwhile, Anthropic and OpenAI also plan to launch their own IPOs sequentially. At the same time, Alphabet, Meta, and Oracle are selling hundreds of billions of dollars in stock to fund their AI expenditures.

This situation means that as capital sets new records on the demand side, stock issuance is also unprecedented on the supply side. Whether the market can continue to absorb such a massive supply will be one of the key variables testing the sustainability of this bull run.

In sharp contrast to the strong capital absorption by U.S. stocks, other major markets are experiencing sustained capital outflows.

Bank of America strategists noted that European funds have recorded net capital outflows for ten consecutive weeks, marking a significant reversal from the capital flows seen at the outbreak of the Iran war.

Despite the bullish market sentiment, Bank of America strategists remain alert to potential political risks.

Michael Hartnett’s team pointed out that if the Republican Party loses the Senate majority in the November midterm elections, it will trigger a market shock featuring “sharp dollar depreciation, falling yields, and a stock market downturn.”

Additionally, the trend in Trump’s support is also seen as a key market indicator—strategists warn that if his support does not rebound significantly by September, bullish sentiment will be shaken.

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