US Sector Momentum Update
Portfolio Positioning – Actionable Framework
High-conviction signals guide targeted rotations: Top Quantmatix for long-duration plays, TEVO Conviction Ideas for high hit-rate swing opportunities, and Delta Reversals for unfiltered breadth — all filtered for priority thresholds.
📈 Bullish Surge
Real Estate Select | 74% accelerating, 33% positive scores
Early momentum building from a low positive base; prioritize Deep Positive Signal like EQUITY LIFESTYLE ✅ (advancing positive)
💹 Most Positive / Max Overweight
Materials Select | 86% accelerating, 71% positive scores
Banks | 81% accelerating, 93% positive scores
Metals & Mining | 82% accelerating, 96% positive scores
Regional Banking | 86% accelerating, 95% positive scores
Mature strength with high acceleration and positive scores; prioritize Deep Positive Signals like BUNGE LTD ✅ (advancing positive)
⚡ Positive / Overweight
Industrials | 76% accelerating, 68% positive scores
Homebuilders | 81% accelerating, 61% positive scores
Transportation | 74% accelerating, 93% positive scores
Pharmaceuticals | 63% accelerating, 69% positive scores
Semiconductors | 73% accelerating, 70% positive scores
Solid momentum across sectors; target Deep Positive Signals like XYLEM INC and TRACTOR SUPPLY ✅ (advancing positive)
⚠️ Negative / Underweight
Software & Services | 35% accelerating, 33% positive scores
Weak sector; focus on Negative Reversal / Take Profits / Exit ⚡ like COGNIZANT TECH-A (declining negative)
🛑 Bear Plunge
Biotech | 39% accelerating, 74% positive scores
Health Care Equipment | 40% accelerating, 67% positive scores
Fading momentum from high positive scores; prioritize Negative Reversals ⚡ like EXACT SCIENCES
❌ Most Negative / Max Negative
Insurance | 28% accelerating, 61% positive scores
Low acceleration signals mature weakness; focus on Negative Reversals ⚡ like AON PLC-CLASS A
📌 Key Takeaways
Accelerating sectors with high positive scores = overweight / high-conviction plays ✅
Low accelerating sectors with high positive scores = caution, take profits ⚡
This is a selective momentum market, not a broad beta play
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