Eight hundred institutional investors. One clear message: the rules of portfolio construction are being rewritten. Nuveen’s 2026 EQuilibrium survey reveals how institutions worldwide are responding to deglobalization, expanding their private market allocations and approaching AI with measured conviction. All while keeping a firm eye on long-term stability. Explore the full survey to see what your peers are doing and what it could mean for your own strategy.
Stability under stress
Inside institutional investing in 2026
Nuveen’s sixth annual survey of 800 institutional investors shows a global investor base responding to uncertainty while remaining anchored to strategic objectives. Rather than wholesale repositioning, investors are refining regional exposure, expanding opportunity sets and increasing flexibility in decision-making. The result is a pragmatic portfolio construction approach in a world that is becoming less uniform and more complex.
Dive into this year’s themes and uncover insights that are shaping the future of institutional investing.
Regional diversification has reemerged as a priority
Among institutions adjusting regional allocations, 57% are reducing U.S. exposure; 36% are increasing Europe (ex-UK).
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