Chief US Equity Strategist and CIO, Morgan Stanley
Mike Wilson sets Morgan Stanley's equity view. His weekly note lands on Monday morning and is read by institutional investors worldwide, which means a shift in his stance can itself move the market. He became known for a run of outspokenly bearish calls, some of which came good and some of which did not.
Wilson is less interesting for being right than for his influence. His S&P 500 target is one of the handful of numbers the financial press refers to, and his weekly cadence means there is nearly always fresh material from him when you go looking.
Starts at Morgan Stanley after studying at the University of Michigan.
Works as an equity analyst and later in the bank's wealth management arm.
Becomes chief investment officer of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.
Additionally becomes chief US equity strategist.
Correctly calls a difficult year for equities and is widely quoted.
Stays bearish too long through the recovery rally and revises his stance.
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Updated: 2026-07-23
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