Slow week, slow markets. Apparently algorithms celebrate New Year’s Eve too.
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We are grateful to be having the strongest growth in our following we can ever remember. And with the new year starting, we want to make sure everyone’s caught up. Stay tuned.
In this issue:
Indexes: “correlation nation” continues, with most equity segments moving in sync. As 2026 begins, however, there are a couple of sectors signaling the potential to be leaders. And no, it’s not the tech sector this time!
ETFs: we are rolling out a set of ETF short-lists for subscribers. Why? Because there are too darn many of them, and most of those are similar to others in their peer group. That is, the “peers” are more like twins, or at least cousins. So below, I share my current list of ETFs that can be used to try to profit when specific stocks decline in price. If this market tanks during 2026, these could be some of my best friends.
Stocks: I’m prepping an article for Seeking Alpha which will review my latest analysis of every S&P 500 stock. Hint: not many “low risk entry” candidates, but not an overwhelming number with “pending doom” just yet. A holiday classic, if you will. But I think that will change in January.
Plus, my latest market thoughts, and the latest update to the ROAR Score. Here’s the Weekly ROAR.