Investor sentiment for technology funds fades as Fidelity clients turn to defensive assets

Fidelity International monthly report

Sorin Dojan
clock • 2 min read

Clients of Fidelity's personal investing platform diversified their investments away from technology funds and into defensive strategies in August, sparked by fears over a potential US recession.

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