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 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 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. IGV currently has a favorable 4.41 fund score and a positive 4.23 score direction. On its default chart, the fund has completed four consecutive buy signals, most recently breaking a double top at $95 in last week’s trading. Year-to-date (through 6/3) IGV is down -5.19%. In addition to IGV, ISHRSECT also has exposure to biotech, technology, natural resources, semiconductors, basic materials, digital infrastructure and real estate, and telecoms. Year-to-date, ISHRSECT has gained 22.45% on a price return basis while the S&P 500 (SPX) is up 10.35%.
