Post by Wealthfront

Investor sentiment took a sharp turn over the last three months. Every month, we survey investors about how they’re feeling about investing, and there have been a couple clear trends since the start of the year. Market optimism has dropped significantly, and interest in global stocks is higher than ever. In our most recent survey, 52% of investors expected the market to fall.That's the highest pessimism level since April 2025, which followed “Liberation Day” By March, 40% of survey respondents said global stocks were their top pick to outperform over the next six months, ahead of US stocks, cash, and bonds (Source: Wealthfront) The data reflects something a lot of investors are feeling: the US market feels uncertain, and the rest of the world is starting to look more interesting. So what does this mean for your portfolio? US stocks have had a strong few years, but as we’re seeing right now, they don’t always outperform foreign stocks. By investing in both, you can reduce volatility and you could improve your risk-adjusted returns. How has your thinking about global diversification shifted this year?