Heading into today’s open, the Nasdaq 100 is trading at $716.76, up 0.22%, while the S&P 500 stands at $767.05, down 0.04%. The VIX currently registers at 15.23, within its recent 90-day range of 14.13-23.34; concerns around continued Federal Reserve policy are driving volatility this week.
This week we're leaning into Energy (XLE), Gold (GLD), and Healthcare/Defensive (XLV). XLE shows strong momentum with a +8.8% one-month return, trading above its 50-day trend and benefiting from current macro conditions. GLD also demonstrates strength—a +9.9% one-month move—supported by debasement concerns and safe haven demand while also exceeding the 50-day trend. Finally, XLV offers a defensive position with a +5.1% one-month return, staying above its 50-day moving average.
Last week’s sectors delivered varied results: Technology (XLK) returned -1.3%, Industrials (XLI) showed a gain of +0.7%, and Real Estate (VNQ) declined by -2.4%. The underperformance of XLK and VNQ highlights the need for dynamic sector allocation.
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