
There is a change to the iShares Sector Rotation Model (ISHRSECT) this week.
There is a change to the iShares Sector Rotation Model (ISHRSECT) this week: buy the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX). ISHRSECT utilizes a relative strength versus benchmark methodology which compares each fund in the model universe against the iShares Dow Jones US ETF (IYY). Those funds showing near-term relative strength against the benchmark (i.e., are in a column of Xs) are included in the portfolio and are removed only when they show weakness relative to the benchmark. When an addition or deletion is made, the portfolio is rebalanced so each position is equally weighted. SOXX was added to the portfolio because it reversed up into a column of Xs on its relative strength chart versus IYY, demonstrating short-term relative strength against the benchmark.
SOXX currently has a strong 5.51 fund score, which is 0.78 points better than the average for all technology and communications funds, and a positive 5.37 score direction. On its default chart, SOXX has completed five consecutive buy signals and reached a new all-time high earlier this month. In addition to SOXX, the model also has exposure to technology, software, financials, industrials, telecoms, and utilities. Year-to-date (through 8/24) ISHRSECT has gained 11.16% on a price return basis.