Software stocks have been hammered in 2026. The rise of AI coding tools — from Claude to other large language models — has sparked fears that barriers to entry are collapsing.

But according to ECP Asset Management’s Damon Callaghan, the market has overreacted. Speaking to Sean Aylmer, he argues the sell-off has been indiscriminate, and that while some software businesses will struggle, others may actually become stronger - if they have the right competitive advantages.

This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Software stocks have been hammered in 2026. The rise of AI coding tools &mdash; from Claude to other large language models &mdash; has sparked fears that barriers to entry are collapsing. But according to ECP Asset Management&rsquo;s Damon Callaghan, the market has overreacted. Speaking to Sean Aylmer, he argues the sell-off has been indiscriminate, and that while some software businesses will struggle, others may actually become stronger - if they have the right competitive advantages. This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

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