Investment Managers Overseeing a Trillion Dollars Predict a Single Asset Class to Outshine US Shares, Gold, and Bonds in the Coming Five Years, as Per Bank of America Poll
In a recent survey conducted by Bank of America, fund managers have expressed optimism about the performance of international equities over the next five years. The survey, which polled 190 respondents overseeing $523 billion in wealth, found that 54% of managers believe international equities will be the best-performing asset class[1][3][5].
Specifically, fund managers are increasing their allocations in eurozone and emerging market stocks[1][3][5]. This shift away from US stocks is also reflected in the findings, with 23% of respondents favouring U.S. equities as their top choice for performance[1][3][5].
Interestingly, only 5% of managers selected bonds as the asset class they expect to perform best[1][3]. On the other hand, 13% of managers chose gold as their preferred asset class[1][3].
The survey also noted that fund managers are bullish on the energy and banking sectors, while reducing investments in staples, utilities, and healthcare[3][5]. They are also underweight in the U.S. dollar, with the most significant underweight position in nearly two decades[3][5].
In other news, the Open Platform has become the first unicorn in the Web 3.0 ecosystem with a $1 billion valuation. NEXST has launched a Web 3.0 virtual reality entertainment platform with K-Pop group UNIS as the first global partner[2].
In the crypto space, Little Pepe has become the hottest meme coin of 2025, raising over $4.5M in presale[4]. The coin has surpassed $4 million in presale, emerging as one of the leading meme coins of 2025[6].
Meanwhile, BioMatrix has surpassed five million verified users, setting new standards for real human engagement in Web 3.0[7]. Wes Kaplan, a fintech and crypto veteran, has been appointed as the CEO of G-Knot to launch the first finger vein biometric wallet[8].
BofA chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett says, "[The] biggest summer pain trade is long the buck." However, the survey results suggest a different outlook, with fund managers increasingly looking towards international equities and emerging markets[1][3][5].
References: [1] The Daily Hodl [2] NEXST Press Release [3] Bank of America Global Fund Manager Survey [4] Little Pepe Presale Announcement [5] Bank of America Research [6] Little Pepe Presale Update [7] BioMatrix Press Release [8] G-Knot Press Release
Fund managers are increasingly allocating their investments in cryptocurrencies, with an interest in altcoins like Little Pepe, which has become the hottest meme coin of 2025. This shift in finance is also apparent in the growing interest in blockchain technology, as seen in the launch of Web 3.0 virtual reality entertainment platforms and biometric wallets.
While BofA chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett anticipates a strong US dollar, the survey results show a bullish outlook on international equities and emerging markets, suggesting a departure from traditional finance methods such as bonds and US stocks.
Business strategies are also evolving in the digital landscape, with companies like BioMatrix setting new standards for user engagement in Web 3.0, while tech veterans like Wes Kaplan are taking leadership roles in introducing innovative finance solutions such as finger vein biometric wallets.
