ETF Sector Strategy Insights: Momentum in the ETF Models (Part 1)

James Kimball | July 21, 2019

The ETF Sector models were between -0.48% (Conservative) and +9.42% (Aggressive) compared to the SPY which closed up +1.63% on the week. After some initially mixed earnings results, strong results to close out the week had markets closing on their …


ETF Sector Strategy Insights: Mid-Year Review (Part 2)

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The ETF Sector models were between -0.62% (Aggressive) and +2.30% (Conservative) compared to the SPY which closed down -1.16% on the week. The SPY edged out a new all-time high on Monday before closing the week near its lowest levels. …


ETF Sector Strategy Insights: Mid-Year Review

James Kimball | July 14, 2019

The ETF Sector models were between +0.56% (Conservative) and +4.34% (Aggressive) compared to the SPY which closed up +0.73% on the week. The market managed to eek out a new all-time and close at its highest levels on Friday. Earnings …


ETF Sector Strategy Insights: Rebalancing the ETF Models

James Kimball | June 30, 2019

The ETF Sector models were between +0.03% (Conservative) and +0.54% (Aggressive) compared to the SPY which closed down -0.34% on the week. After just edging out a new all-time high in the SPY last week, the market pulled back from …


ETF Sector Strategy Insights: How to Follow the ETF Models (Part 5)

James Kimball | June 23, 2019

The ETF Sector models were between +1.66 (Conservative) and +7.47% (Aggressive) compared to the SPY which closed up +1.64% on the week. After the Federal Reserve reaffirmed its earlier guidance and accommodative willingness to cut rates if needed (at least …


ETF Sector Strategy Insights: How to Follow the ETF Models (Part 4)

James Kimball | June 16, 2019

The ETF Sector models were between -1.00% (Aggressive) and +0.55% (Moderate) compared to the SPY which closed up +0.56% on the week. Coming off the heels of a large move the prior week and gap higher to start the week, …


ETF Sector Strategy Insights: How to Follow the ETF Models (Part 3)

James Kimball | June 9, 2019

The ETF Sector models were between +1.98% (Moderate) and +14.46% (Aggressive) compared to the SPY which closed up +4.50% on the week. After initially opening lower, the SPY put in a very strong week with 4 consecutive higher closes to …


ETF Sector Strategy Insights: How to Follow the ETF Models (Part 2)

James Kimball | June 2, 2019

The ETF Sector models were between -4.85% (Aggressive) and +0.25% (Moderate) compared to the SPY which closed down -2.66% on the week. The SPY closed the week under its 200-Day moving average and at its lowest levels in almost three …


ETF Sector Strategy Insights: How to Follow the ETF Models (Part 4)

James Kimball | May 26, 2019

The ETF Sector models were between -9.18% (Aggressive) and +0.37% (Moderate) compared to the SPY which closed down -1.07% on the week. The market continues to process and digest the evolving trade and tariff news. After bouncing off its lows …


ETF Sector Strategy Insights: Measuring A Model (Part 4)

James Kimball | May 19, 2019

The ETF Sector models were between -6.19% (Aggressive) and -1.97% (Conservative) compared to the SPY which closed down -0.78% on the week. After an initial gap lower on Monday off the heels of negative news and developments in the on-going …