1 October 2026

AI is changing the world

That doesn’t mean everyone will make money

AI adoption is already occurring at a speed rarely seen in economic history. For equity investors, the question is no longer whether AI will transform the economy, but who will ultimately capture the economic value and generate attractive returns. While the AI revolution is real, the economics are considerably less straightforward than current market enthusiasm and valuations suggest.

In our latest Market Musings paper, we examine why investors should look beyond the obvious AI winners and what previous technology booms can teach us about long-term returns. Read the full article to explore the opportunities, risks and broader investment implications of the AI revolution.

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