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How AI is disrupting software stocks in 2026AI coding tools are driving a wedge between broad tech and software-only funds. Here's what the divergence means for client portfolios. Software has a problem. It’s called AI.Updated May 20, 2026 • 4 min read

Ben Bakkum, CFA, CFP®Sr. Investment Strategist, Betterment

Middle East conflict is moving markets: What investors should knowUpdated Mar. 10, 2026 • 3 min read

Ben Bakkum, CFA, CFP®Sr. Investment Strategist, Betterment

AI-driven markets and what advisors should watch in 2026Key market trends advisors should keep an eye on in 2026, including AI-driven valuations, monetary policy shifts, and macro risks affecting stocks and bonds.Updated Jan. 9, 2026 • 5 min read

Ben Bakkum, CFA, CFP®Sr. Investment Strategist, Betterment

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