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: sell the iShares North American Tech-Software ETF (IGV). 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. IGV was sold because it reversed down into a column of Os against IYY demonstrating short-term weakness against the benchmark. With the removal of IGV, the model now has exposure to biotechnology, technology, semiconductors, financials, and telecom. Year-to-date (through 1/21) ISHRSECT has gained 0.78% on a price return basis, putting it roughly 35 bps ahead of the S&P 500 (SPX).
