Lombard Odier Advises Market-Weight Tech, Points to Opportunities Beyond AI
On July 2, 2026, Lombard Odier recommended against overweighting AI companies and chip manufacturers in investment portfolios — instead keeping the technology sector "proportional to market weight". EMEA CIO Nanette Heckler-Faid'Erb explained the position on Bloomberg Television by citing high volatility and noted that attractive opportunities now lie beyond the most obvious AI narratives.
AI-processed from Bloomberg Tech; edited by Hamidun News
Investment bank Lombard Odier issued a new recommendation on AI for portfolios: hold the technology sector "proportional to market" — without increasing positions in AI companies beyond index weights.
What does it mean to hold AI "proportional to market"?
It means that the share of AI companies in a portfolio should not exceed their weight in broad equity indices — S&P 500, MSCI World. This is a neutral position without increasing bets.
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