Diversify beyond growth with large-cap value

U.S. equities may offer a timely case for broadening exposure beyond growth, as large-cap value stocks continue to trade at attractive discounts to the S&P 500.

Sectors such as energy, financials, healthcare, and industrials can provide a more balanced mix of earnings drivers and may help reduce concentration in AI-focused names.

In an improving economic backdrop, companies with strong balance sheets and steady cash flow could be well placed to participate while offering greater resilience if market leadership widens.