ETFsector.com is dedicated to helping investors navigate the complexities of the markets and their investment exposures. Our focus is on the S&P sectors, specifically the eleven listed ETFs. Each week, our expert team delivers insights on significant market movers and performance drivers, along with key updates in the ETF landscape. The S&P 500 climbed about […]
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February 23, 2026 S&P futures are down 0.25% after U.S. equities finished mostly higher Friday and for the week. The Nasdaq snapped a five-week losing streak, supported by stronger big tech and continued semi/memory momentum. Machinery, E&Cs, restaurants, and apparel outperformed, while software, chemicals, food, private equity, and biopharma lagged. Overnight, Asia was mostly higher
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With earnings growth above 13% and rates hovering in the low-4% range, markets sit at a crossroads. Stabilizing yields favor selective buying of oversold Growth, while tariff risks and sticky inflation argue for defensive balance. The bond market remains the ultimate arbiter of risk appetite
Sector Crossroads: Defensive Rotation or Buying Oversold Growth Read More »
Growth and Value leadership often hinges on real yields. When inflation-adjusted rates rise, Value historically gains the edge; when they fall, Growth regains momentum. Understanding real yield regimes helps investors anticipate style rotations and position portfolios as macro conditions evolve.
February 20, 2026 S&P futures are up 0.2% after Thursday’s pullback. Yesterday’s weakness was concentrated in private equity/private credit, big banks, life insurers, credit cards, airlines, and housing-related retail. Utilities and energy outperformed, along with machinery, E&Cs, A&D, and telecom. Overnight, Asia was mixed: South Korea rallied over 2% (+5.5% for the week), while Japan
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February 19, 2026 S&P futures are down 0.3% after Wednesday’s rally, which was led by NVIDIA (NVDA), Amazon (AMZN), software, energy, metals, banks, and restaurants. Defensives underperformed. Overnight, Asian markets were higher, with South Korea up over 3% and Australia at a fresh record. European equities are down ~0.7%. Treasuries are slightly weaker (yields +1
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February 18, 2025 We introduced our Elev8 model in June of 2024 and have been running it in its current form since August 28, 2024. Each month we review the previous month’s positioning and performance to identify what worked and what needs improvement. A brief description of the Elev8 model and its inputs follows the
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South Korea and Japan have outperformed on structural tech leadership, corporate governance reform, and supportive macro policy. Semiconductors and industrial exporters anchor earnings momentum, while improving capital returns and attractive valuations position EWY and EWJ as compelling vehicles for diversified international equity exposure.
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February 18, 2026 S&P futures are up 0.6% following a mixed start to the holiday-shortened week. Yesterday saw weakness in software, metals, staples, and energy, while financials, airlines, and biotech outperformed. Overnight, Asian markets were mostly higher in thin holiday trading, with the Nikkei up just over 1%. European equities are up ~0.8%. Treasuries are
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February 17, 2026 S&P futures are down 0.2% following a week in which equities finished mostly higher Friday but closed lower overall. The Nasdaq fell more than 2% last week, marking its fifth straight weekly decline. The Mag 7 dropped over 3%, while banks were also pressured. AI-disruption concerns weighed on trucking, CRE brokers, wealth
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