In 2026, equal-weight S&P 500 funds have underperformed the standard market-cap weighted index, despite expert advice to use them to reduce tech stock concentration risk. Tech stocks now make up nearly 40% of the standard S&P 500, driving gains but also increasing market risk. Recent tech volatility has renewed interest in equal-weight strategies or combining them with market-cap funds for diversification. Experts suggest balancing portfolios with mid-cap funds, sector equal-weight ETFs, or real assets to manage risk amid heavy tech dominance and market breadth concerns.
The story on S&P 500 risk notes the heavy tech stock concentration nearing 40% of the index. For readers following the Technology sector, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 16, 2026 00:41 WIB: out of 150 priced tech stocks, 91 rose and 58 fell. Notable movers include WIX at USD 78.99 with a 6.31% gain and 100% buy order activity, INTU at USD 329.98 up 6.29% but with 87% sell orders, and IT at USD 207.64 rising 6.06%.
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