Home topics news via pexels News News Australian investors’ new year resolution: Get more American, get more AI Yajush Gupta January 15, 2026 Australians are rebalancing their portfolios dramatically. 75% plan to increase US exposure while 67% are doubling down on local markets. The strategy reflects confidence despite geopolitical concerns. What’s Happening : Australian investors are entering 2026 with unprecedented enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and aggressive global diversification. Why This Matters : This marks a fundamental shift in how Australian investors approach markets. The appetite for AI and technology, combined with strategic rebalancing toward US markets, signals investors believe high-growth sectors will outperform in 2026 despite macro uncertainty. The numbers are striking. Ninety-two percent of Australian investors express interest in leveraging AI tools for investment support. More than half are already using AI occasionally or regularly. Another 37% are interested but haven’t started yet. The adoption curve is steep and accelerating. This isn’t passive curiosity. It reflects genuine conviction about AI’s utility in investment decision-making. “It is clear investors are excited about using AI as a powerful complement, not a replacement, for human judgment. The demand is practical, investors want AI to surface ideas, summarise complex research, and identify potential risks to improve decision quality,” explains Michael McCarthy, Moomoo chief executive officer. The split between AI-only users and hybrid approaches tells an important story. Sixty-two percent of investors want both AI and human advice, seeking a balanced approach where technology and expertise work in tandem. Only 12% commit exclusively to