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 US Financial ETF (IYF). 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.
IYF was sold because it reversed down into a column Os on its relative strength chart versus IYY, demonstrating short-term relative weakness against the benchmark. With the removal of IYF, ISHRSECT now has exposure to biotech, technology, natural resources, semiconductors, basic materials, digital infrastructure and real estate, and telecoms. Year-to-date (through 5/20) ISHRSECT has gained 14.32% on a price return basis while the S&P 500 (SPX) is up 8.58%.
