Bank of America Warns $163B Forced Selling Risk for Stocks
Citadel Securities said the backdrop for equity buyers has shifted and Bank of America estimates a $163 billion forced-selling imbalance tied to CTAs and volatility-control strategies. BOA models about $9 billion of buying capacity if stocks rise, but up to $163 billion of forced selling if markets decline, based on ~$300 billion CTA AUM and ~$200 billion per volatility-control strategy. Funds and equity flows show ongoing outflows.