Heading into today’s open, the Nasdaq Composite (QQQ) closed yesterday at $706.32, down -0.47%, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) finished at $763.47, a decline of -0.17%. The VIX currently trades at 15.69-15.82, within its recent 14.18-23.34 range, as investors assess ongoing economic data and anticipate corporate earnings reports.
This week we’re leaning into Gold (GLD), Energy (XLE), and Healthcare/Defensive (XLV). Gold is showing strong momentum with a +13.9% gain over the past month and remains above its 50-day trend, reflecting potential safe haven demand. Energy (XLE) also demonstrates positive momentum at +8.1%, exceeding its 50-day trend, bolstered by macro factors. Finally, Healthcare/Defensive (XLV), with a +6.9% one-month return and above the 50-day trend, offers stability in a potentially volatile environment.
Last week’s sectors saw varied performance: Materials (IYR) returned -2.7%, Technology (XLK) delivered +1.3%, and Real Estate (VNQ) posted a gain of +0.8%. The underperformance of Materials suggests shifting investor preferences, while Technology and Real Estate showed modest gains.
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