• Schwab’s Q2 2026 Retail Client Sentiment Report showed a sharp swing to net bearishness on U.S. stocks, with 58% bearish versus 41% in Q1, while bullish sentiment fell to 28% from 41%.
• Risk concerns rose even as engagement held, with 52% calling the market overvalued, 50% expecting inflation to reignite, and geopolitical or global macro issues cited as the top concern.
• Confidence stayed firm despite the mood shift, with 49% confident in decision-making and 89% at least somewhat confident about reaching financial goals.
• Portfolio intentions remained constructive, with 41% planning to add money in Q2, while 43% said it is a good time to invest in equities, down from 49%.
• Active traders were less bearish than the broader base at 45% bearish versus 38% bullish, while 82% said they would likely “buy the dip” on a notable market decline.

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