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XLK leads the SPDR 11 — regime bullish

April 20, 2026 · Data through the US close · Auto-generated from quantitative models

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Educational commentary, not investment advice. See full disclaimer.

Market regime is NORMAL with MEI at 62.8/100 (MODERATE GROWTH) and sentiment reading NEUTRAL. Technology (XLK) leads at #1 with a HOLD signal and score 72.1, while Healthcare (XLV) trails at #11.

US Market Indicators

All indicators are based on US equity markets and economic data.

SPY Sentiment?

NEUTRAL

48.2/100

Macro Economic Indicator?

MODERATE GROWTH

62.8/100

Economic Regime?

Expansion

US Sector Rotation (SPDR 11)

RankΔSectorSignalQuadrantScore
1→XLKStableLeading72
2→XLYWeakLeading59
3→XLREWeakWeakening51
4→XLIWeakLagging47
5→XLCWeakLagging45
6→XLFWeakLagging45
7→XLBWeakLagging43
8→XLEWeakLagging33
9→XLUWeakLagging32
10→XLPWeakLagging26
11→XLVWeakLagging25

What to Watch

Sectors near a signal threshold or with elevated seasonal tailwinds.

  • ›XLU — seasonal score bullish (88/100)
  • ›XLP — seasonal score bullish (79/100)

Sector Readings

Historically stronger sectors

Sectors that have historically done well when this reading looks like it does today. That is history, not a forecast.

XLV, XLP, XLU

Persistent Weakness

Sectors with an Avoid signal or in Stage 4 (Declining), excluding the historically stronger sectors above. A description, not advice.

XLE, XLU, XLP, XLV

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