The AGF US Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund ETF (BTAL), which traditionally hedges portfolios by shorting high-volatility, high P/E stocks and going long on low-volatility, low P/E stocks, is no longer effective due to changes driven by AI expansion. Previously, shorting high P/E stocks worked because their prices would eventually drop, but AI leaders like PLTR, DELL, and MRVL have justified their high valuations through strong earnings growth, not price corrections. This shift challenges investors seeking a stable, recession-proof hedge fund. The article highlights the difficulty in finding a permanent portfolio hedge in the current market environment.
As of Sep 24, 2026 20:13 WIB, PLTR trades near its 52-week high at USD 188.98, down 1.47% for the day, while DELL remains below its 52-week peak at USD 538.65 with a 2.00% drop. MRVL is further from its 52-week high at USD 253.86, down 2.70%, showing a wider gap compared to PLTR and DELL. These price moves contrast with the traditional negative beta strategy of BTAL, where high P/E tech stocks like these are expected to decline but currently maintain strong valuations on Pluang.
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