Broadening Delivered. Now Prepare for Volatility.

Published on August 20, 2026

Market leadership has broadened beyond mega-cap tech, but the next phase is likely to reward disciplined, diversified investors, write Chris Galipeau and Lukasz Kalwak of Franklin Templeton Institute.

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