One Of The World’s Biggest Money Managers Walks Away From Mag7

PIMCO, the world's 14th-largest money manager with $2.33 trillion in assets, is divesting most Mag7 stocks due to their high valuations and soaring AI spending. This shift is driven by concerns over opaque AI data center funding deals that strain debt and cloud earnings outlooks. The report highlights that AI spending could reach $1 trillion next year, posing a financial risk for tech giants like OpenAI and Anthropic.

As corporations reconsider AI investments due to unclear ROI, China-built AI products pose a significant threat. PIMCO plans to shift its focus towards Asia electronics suppliers, Chinese financial companies, and healthcare. The fund's underweight stance on US big tech firms stems from their high valuations and escalating AI expenses.