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You already know about diversification. You’ve set your investment goals, picked a benchmark, and decided on the weighting of your allocations. Now, it’s come down to selecting the assets—stocks or ETFs—to build your portfolio.

As a long-term investor with moderate risk tolerance, how might you build a portfolio to withstand market drawdowns and weather the business cycle?

There are many ways to do this. Here are a few ideas to consider.

S&P Sectors: How Are They Performing and Where Are They Going?

FIGURE 1. RRG CHARTS OF S&P SECTOR ETFS RELATIVE TO THE S&P 500. This image shows you the one-year progression of each sector, indicating the stage of leadership they might be headed.

If you’re looking to diversify by sector, it helps to know where each one has been, performance-wise, and toward what state of leadership they might be entering. Which stocks are Improving, Leading, Weakening, and Lagging?

This is where RRG Charts (specifically RRG S&P 500 Sector ETFs) come in handy. By giving you a dynamic view of sector movement over time, RRGs can help you time your entries to match your strategy—whether you want to buy strength or take a more contrarian approach and buy weakness.

You might also want to view sectors in terms of relative performance. PerfCharts are a useful way to see how each sector is performing against other sectors.

FIGURE 2. PERFCHARTS OF 11 S&P SECTORS. Sectors are sorted from outperforming (left) to underperforming (right).

PerfCharts show that over the past year, Utilities, Financials, and Communications Services have led the market, while Materials, Technology, and Health Care have lagged. If you were looking to shift your portfolio toward greater sector diversification, this chart would prompt a few questions:

  • Should you be overweight, underweight, or equal weight in your exposure to certain sectors?
  • Do you think the outperforming sectors will retain their leadership levels over the coming quarters, or are they overvalued?
  • Are the laggards undervalued, or might there be further downside in the long-term?

Combining RRG and PerfCharts can provide plenty of context for evaluating whether to enter, exit, or rebalance your positions.

From Sector to Industry to Individual Stocks

One question that’ll likely be on your mind is whether you should invest in individual stocks within a given sector or in a sector index ETF.

If you click the sector names in the Sector Summary tool, you can zoom in on the industries. Select the industry and you’ll get a list of all the stocks within that industry. The charts above tell you how the sectors are performing relative to one another.

If you decide to buy stocks for your sector allocation instead of sector ETFs, then you might want to know how a given stock is performing relative to its a) sector, b) industry, and c) a broader market benchmark like the S&P 500.

Here’s an example. Suppose you decide you want to invest in a stock in the Consumer Staples sector. You decide on Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) which has a high StockChartsTechnicalRank (SCTR) score. Take a look at this daily chart.

FIGURE 3. DAILY CHART OF SFM. You want to see how SFM is performing against its sector, industry, along with the broader market.

Here are a few key points to note. Based on a one-year view…

  • The Consumer Staples sector (XLP) is underperforming its peers and the S&P 500 by around 4% (as shown in the PerfCharts example above).
  • However, SFM is outperforming its sector (XLP) by over 118%, its industry Food Retailers & Wholesalers ($DJUSFD) by over 104%, and the S&P 500 ($SPX) by over 107%.

If you’re seeking Consumer Staples exposure, should you invest in XLP for a potential turnaround or in SFM, a sector leader with strong momentum?

This is an example of only one way to employ a diversification strategy. You can diversify among stocks vs. bonds, growth vs. value stocks, or emerging vs. developed markets, and many more.

What About Rebalancing?

Market shifts can misalign your portfolio with your strategy, making periodic rebalancing essential for maintaining diversification.

Remember that diversification isn’t about managing and not eliminating risk. You might consider hedging strategies like options or alternative asset exposure like gold, commodities, or crypto during longer downturns. How often should you rebalance? It depends—some do it on a set schedule (every six months or a year), others adjust when allocations drift too far, or after major market events shake things up.

At the Close

Building a diversified portfolio takes a lot of planning, but it doesn’t have to be overly complicated. StockCharts gives you several tools to analyze, select, and build your portfolio. Use the tools to your advantage, and remember to stay flexible, as market conditions perpetually change, prompting you to rebalance from time to time.


Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The ideas and strategies should never be used without first assessing your own personal and financial situation, or without consulting a financial professional.

In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe breaks down a new SPX correction signal using the monthly Directional Lines (DI), showing why this pullback could take time to play out. He explains how DI lines influence the ADX slope and how this impacts shorter-term patterns. Joe also reveals a strong area in the commodity market defying the correction and highlights top stocks within that sector. Plus, he analyzes QQQ and IWM, covering their recent weakness and key resistance levels, before analyzing viewer symbol requests for the week, including ADMA, CSCO, and more.

This video was originally published on March 19, 2025. Click this link to watch on Joe’s dedicated page.

Archived videos from Joe are available at this link. Send symbol requests to stocktalk@stockcharts.com; you can also submit a request in the comments section below the video on YouTube. Symbol Requests can be sent in throughout the week prior to the next show.

Tuesday’s stock market action marked a reversal in investor sentiment, with the broader indexes closing lower. The S&P 500 ($SPX), Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ), and Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU) are still below their 200-day simple moving average (SMA). Investor anxiety is elevated ahead of the Fed’s culmination of its two-day policy meeting. The risk-off sentiment is back, with gold and silver prices rallying. But it may not all be due to the risk-off mode, as lower US Treasury yields and the lower US dollar may have also played a role in the precious metal rally. The SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) hit a new all-time high and silver prices are on the rise.

Technology and consumer discretionary were Tuesday’s worst-performing sectors, while Energy and Health Care took the lead but rose modestly. Overall, it was a pretty red day for U.S. equities (see the StockCharts MarketCarpet below).

FIGURE 1. A SEA OF RED. Tuesday’s StockCharts MarketCarpet was a sea of red with specks of green in the Energy and Health Care, Real Estate, Materials, and Industrials sectors.Image source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.

The Mag 7 Unwind

The mega-cap, Mag 7 stocks stand out strongly in Tuesday’s MarketCarpet. The daily chart of the Roundhill Big Tech ETF (MAGS) below shows how these stocks are in a steep fall. The ETF fell below its 50-day SMA and struggled to retain its position above it. The fall from the 50-day to the 200-day SMA was like an elevator ride down. MAGS managed to find a little resistance at its 200-day SMA, but that was short-lived. 

FIGURE 2. ROUNDHILL BIG TECH ETF (MAGS) SLIDES BELOW 200-DAY MOVING AVERAGE. After sliding below its 50-day SMA, MAGS fell hard and continued sliding as it broke below the 200-day SMA.Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.

The rise in volume after MAGS fell below its 200-day SMA suggests there’s a lot more selling than buying. The relative strength index (RSI) is hovering above 30, which implies it isn’t oversold yet. So there’s a chance MAGS could fall lower, although it could reverse before dipping into oversold territory.

International Markets

Meanwhile, the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI), iShares MSCI Germany (EWG), iShares MSCI Italy ETF (EWI), and other European stock ETFs are rising. The daily chart of the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA), which has its top 10 holdings in European companies, is hitting all-time highs (see below).

FIGURE 3. DAILY CHART OF ISHARES MSCI EAFE ETF. European stocks have been rising since early 2025. The 50-day SMA has crossed above the 200-day and price is well above the 50-day SMA.Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.

With elevated tariff uncertainty, a slowdown in the U.S. economy, and declining U.S. consumer confidence, it shouldn’t be surprising to see investors diversifying their holdings across different asset groups. This reiterates the importance of having a diversified portfolio spread across different sectors, precious metals, international stocks, and bonds. 

The Closing Bell

Tuesday’s reversal after a two-day winning streak suggests investor uncertainty remains prominent. The Federal Reserve policy meeting ends on Wednesday. Chairman Powell’s press conference is the main event to listen to on Wednesday, but really, any headline could rock the markets in either direction. The best you can do is stay diversified.


Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The ideas and strategies should never be used without first assessing your own personal and financial situation, or without consulting a financial professional.

Last week, tariff talks, recession fears, and waning consumer sentiment sent stocks lower. This week, the narrative may have shifted, as investors prepare for a macro-filled week and NVIDIA’s annual GTC developers’ conference.

Retail sales data for February came in slightly lower than expectations but better than January’s number. This, along with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant’s comments about the necessity of the economy undergoing a detox period, may have eased investor worries. All broader equity indexes closed higher on Monday, marking two solid up days in a row.

Next up, we have home prices and new home sales, an important measure of consumer health. The SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) went through a steep downturn as did the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT). Consumer spending is a major contributor to GDP growth which is why these two charts should be on every inverter’s radar. While both ETFs saw an upside swing on Monday, it’s not enough to change the trend (see chart below).

FIGURE 1. SPDR S&P HOMEBUILDERS ETF AND SPDR S&P RETAIL ETF. Both saw a significant slide in value. The upside swing in the last price bar needs to see a lot more momentum and follow through and a confirmed trend reversal. Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.

Both ETFs (XHB in the top panel and XRT in the bottom panel) are trading below their 50-day simple moving average (SMA). Monday’s upside move is significant enough to alert investors that perhaps momentum is starting to change. It could be the start of a reversal, a short-term rally that resumes its downtrend, or the beginning of a sideways move. Regardless, it’s worth monitoring the sectors and specific industry groups to get an idea of the general investor sentiment. The StockCharts MarketCarpets can go a long way in giving a big-picture view of the overall market (see below).

FIGURE 2. IT’S MOSTLY A SEA OF GREEN EXCEPT FOR THE HEAVY-WEIGHT LARGE-CAP STOCKS. There was money flowing into the market, especially in the Real Estate, Energy, and Consumer Staples sectors. Image source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.

Money flowed into the Real Estate, Energy, and Consumer Staples sectors, but all 11 S&P sectors closed in the green. The weakest performer was Consumer Discretionary—you can thank the slide in Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) and Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) for that.

All Ears on Fed

Perhaps the most important macro-event this week will be the FOMC meeting. Although an interest rate cut isn’t expected, there’s still uncertainty surrounding tariffs. When Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell takes the podium on Wednesday, investors will be listening for clues about economic growth and inflation expectations.

Bond prices are showing signs of rising. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT), which has been trending higher this year, closed modestly higher. Gold and major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether also closed higher.

The Bottom Line

While it’s encouraging to see the stock market show upside momentum after sliding lower for almost a month, take things one day at a time. If you have some cash sitting on the sidelines, be patient and wait for confirming signals of a trend reversal.


Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The ideas and strategies should never be used without first assessing your own personal and financial situation, or without consulting a financial professional.

Can the Nasdaq 100 rally to all-time highs or break down below key support? In this video, Dave uses probabilistic analysis to explore 4 possible scenarios for the QQQ over the next 6 weeks — from a super bullish surge to a bearish breakdown below the August 2024 low. Discover the key levels, potential market outcomes, and new trading perspectives to stay ahead of the market. Which scenario do you think is most likely?

This video originally premiered on March 17, 2025. Watch on StockCharts’ dedicated David Keller page!

Previously recorded videos from Dave are available at this link.

On Friday DP indicators logged an Upside Initiation Climax. This exhaustion events often mark the beginning of new rallies and could indicate that the market is indeed ready to rebound. However, we do question its veracity given lukewarm trading to begin Monday’s trading.

Carl started us off by looking at the DP Signal Tables which are clearly reading bearish after the big correction on stocks. But as Carl said, things get as bad as they’re going to get before it tends to start doing better.

He also walked us through the market in general, giving us a read on not only the SPY, but he covered Bitcoin, Gold, Dollar, Crude Oil, Gold Miners, Yields and Bonds.

As always Carl walked us through the short-term and intermediate-term picture for the Magnificent Seven.

Erin took over and gave us a complete overview of sector rotation, noting that defensive sectors are still looking the most bullish while aggressive sectors are struggling to reverse right now.

To end the program Erin took symbol requests from the audience to include BABA, WMT and AKAM among others.

01:11 DP Signal Tables

03:25 Market Overview

18:35 Magnificent Seven

27:03 Questions

29:43 Sector Rotation

37:36 Symbol Requests

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Big Moves in Sector Ranking

The ranking of US sectors continues to shift. At last week’s close, we saw another big shake-up. All defensive sectors are now in the top five.

Technology dropped to the last place while Consumer Discretionary tumbled from #3 last week to #9.

Within the top five, Consumer Staples gained one position, Healthcare entered at the #4 spot, and Utilities remained steady at #5.

The New Sector Lineup

  1. (1) Communication Services – (XLC)
  2. (2) Financials – (XLF)
  3. (4) Consumer Staples – (XLP)*
  4. (6) Healthcare – (XLV)*
  5. (5) Utilities – (XLU)
  6. (9) Energy – (XLE)*
  7. (8) Industrials – (XLI)*
  8. (7) Real-Estate – (XLRE)*
  9. (3) Consumer Discretionary – (XLY)*
  10. (11) Materials – (XLB)*
  11. (4) Technology – (XLK)*

Weekly RRG: Defensive Sectors On The Rise

The weekly RRG above shows continued strength for the defensive sectors. All three—Utilities, Healthcare, and Consumer Staples—are still in the improving quadrant but show long tails and strong RRG headings.

Communication Services and Financials remain in the lead(ing quadrant) at positive RRG-Headings. However, the weakness of the Consumer Discretionary sector is starting to take its toll, and the sector dropped out of the top five while still inside the weakening quadrant.

Daily RRG: Small Losses of Relative Momentum.

On the daily RRG:

  • Utilities continue at a positive RRG-Heading.
  • Healthcare and Consumer Staples are rolling over but still have high RS-Ratio values. Their long, improving tails on the weekly chart justify their high positions in the ranking.
  • Communication Services and Financials are inside the weakening quadrant but have short tails. The high readings on the weekly RRG keep these two sectors at the top of the list.

Communication Services

XLC bounced off its lows last week and remains above the rising support line.

Relative Strength continues to improve, keeping this sector high in the ranking.

Financials

XLF also bounced off support, but the formation remains one with “toppy” characteristics.

Relative strength on the other hand remains strong which keeps this sector at the #2 position in the top five.

Consumer Staples

Last week, XLP completed a nasty outside bar, bearish engulfing in candlestick terms. The week’s low almost touched the support level near 78 and then bounced slightly. XLP should not break this support level to maintain a positive price outlook.

The RS-Line remains in the process of slowly turning the long-term downtrend around. The RRG-Lines are still both pointing upward putting the tail on a positive RRG-Heading.

Healthcare

XLV entered the top five based on its turnaround in relative strength. The sharp upward move in both RRG lines positions the sector inside the improving quadrant.

From a price perspective, a trading range seems to be emerging between 135 and 150.

Utilities

XLU remains stable in its trading range in terms of price and relative strength.

Portfolio Performance Update

The Consumer Discretionary position was closed against the open price at the opening this Monday.

Due to the price changes in the other positions, I had to do a bit of rebalancing to get everything back in line to (around) 20% of the portfolio. This meant selling small parts of Utilities, Financials, and Communication services to finance the purchase of the new Healthcare position.

Due to the big decline in XLY, and XLK the week before that, the performance of the portfolio is now 0.7% behind SPY since inception. RRG portfolio is at -4% and SPY at -3.3%

#StayAlert, -Julius



In this exclusive video, legendary trader Larry Williams breaks down why the stock market is primed for a rally, using technical analysis, fundamental signals, and seasonal trends. He explains how tariffs, crude oil, and cyclical patterns could fuel the next big market surge, plus stocks to watch during this potential upswing. Don’t miss these key insights from a market expert!

This video originally premiered on March 14, 2025. Watch on StockCharts’ dedicated Larry Williams page!

Previously recorded videos from Larry are available at this link.

Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) has had a rough year, to say the least. The stock is trading near its 52-week lows and 65% below its 52-week highs. The company’s CEO resigned last July and, since then, shares have struggled to rebound.

The discount retailer that caters to low-income shoppers rallied 10% after last quarter’s results and quickly gave back all those gains. It’s hoping to follow in the footsteps of its peer, Dollar General (DG), which guided higher than expectations and rallied last week.


Technically, shares are in a long-term downtrend that has accelerated headed into this week’s numbers. Every rally has been an opportunity to sell, as shares have consistently trended below its downward-sloping 200-day simple moving average (SMA).

Shares are oversold based on their relative strength index (RSI), but the stock has remained oversold for weeks. It appears closer to a tradable near-term bottom, where there is support for a bigger sell-off to around $65.

As a result of this, risk/reward favors the bulls. Look for shares to rally back into the downtrend channel on a near-term rally. That would take shares into the $78 to $85 area. Sadly, each rally has been a great opportunity to sell. There is much resistance to get through any upswing to signal that this is a good long-term buy, but, for the swing trader, a rally may be in order.

Nike, Inc. (NKE) shares have been mired in a two-year slump. Shares have fallen after the last five quarterly reports with an average loss of -9%. They have traded lower after seven of the last 8 releases. Shareholders are hoping that the second full quarter under CEO Elliot Hill’s leadership will start the much-needed turnaround for investors.

The sneaker giant expects slower sales and a decline in numbers thanks to markdowns to clear out unpopular inventory. However, hope springs eternal. Have new shoe models grown in popularity? Has Mr. Hill started to stem the tide of weaker growth? We shall find out when they report after the close on Thursday.

Technically, since breaking below the 200-day moving average in December 2023, shares have consistently stayed below this key moving average. There was hope that a recent announcement with Kim Kardashian’s Skims could lead to the breakout. It did lift for a couple of days, but couldn’t sustain upward momentum, so the bears won out again. 

There is a small silver lining in the chart above, though. When shares hit a recent low, the RSI reading had a bullish divergence. This means price made a new low, but the momentum indicator made a higher low. This could be a change demonstrating that the worst may be over.

To the upside, expect a test with that pesky 200-day moving average again. Look for a break above there and a run to recent highs at $82.62. If it fails at that level, you want to see old resistance in the 200-day act as support. Then the bulls may be able to take control. To the downside, you do not want to see any new lows, Look for support at the $68 to $70 level. The risk/reward set-up favors the bulls taking a shot here and keeping sell stops nearby if it fails. 

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) has experienced some rather large moves after reporting earnings over the last four quarters. Last Q, it dropped -16.2%; before that, it gained +14.7%, lost -7.1%, and rallied +14.1%. So it’s not surprising to see that a move of +/-10.4% is expected when it reports after the close on Thursday.

Investors will focus on a few fundamental stories. Projected gross margins might decline according to their guidance. That could be a headwind. Data center revenue has been a strength; let’s see if it continues. Then, of course, there’s the all-important guidance—will they mention demand metrics and address potential tariff concerns?

Technically, shares continue to be mired in a neutral, yet very tradable, range. Going back to its August lows, shares have found a solid level of support around $85. Shares have tested that level multiple times and held. On the first three occasions, shares rallied back to $110. Recently, they have struggled to get that high, and the downward sloping 200-day now acts as resistance.

If shares were to gap higher, watch two strong levels of resistance. The first is the 200-day at $105.20, while the second, and most important, is just above $110 to $114. It may take a miraculous guide to break and stay above these key resistance levels.

As to the downside, we have seen $85 stand the test of time again and again. The more often it is tested, the more likely it is to fail. So there are clear lines in the sand of this rectangular formation. The measured move from this pattern is for a move of +/- $25. That would give upside and downside targets of $135 and $60, respectively. Clearly, it’s a coin flip at the moment from a risk/reward perspective. We will need more information to see how this resolves. For now, keep trading the channel.


Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The ideas and strategies should never be used without first assessing your own personal and financial situation, or without consulting a financial professional.

Even with an impressive run of relative performance thus far in 2025, some investors still remain skeptical of its uptrend.  Let’s look at the performance of gold through three different angles, all using the best practices of technical analysis.

Gold Has Dramatically Outperformed in 2025

Whether you think gold has merit as a store of value, as a safe haven, or for no reason at all, there is no denying that gold has registered much stronger returns than stocks so far in 2025.

The S&P 500 index is now down about 4.0% for the year, even with Friday’s strong finish to the week.  The Roundhill Big Tech ETF (MAGS) is down 12.4%, while the growth-heavy Nasdaq 100 is down about 6.2%.  The SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), meanwhile, is up another 13.7% in 2025 after an exceptionally strong 2024.

There have been a number of times over my career where people have pushed back when gold is doing well.  They have claimed that it’s just an anomaly, or that it shouldn’t go higher because of some particular reason.  My answer is always to bring up the chart and remind us both, “The market doesn’t care what we think!”

Gold Prices Remain in a Primary Uptrend

Let’s break down gold’s outperformance in greater detail using a daily chart of the GLD.  At a time when many stocks and ETFs have broken below moving average support, gold stands out as remaining above two upward-sloping moving averages.

GLD has featured two clear consolidation phases since the end of 2023, one from April to July of 2024, and the other from October through December 2024.  In both cases, the ETF bounced off price support a number of times before eventually resolving these patterns to the upside.  Consolidations are very common in long-term bullish phases.  What’s important is that the uptrend continues after the price exits the range, as we’ve often seen recently with GLD.

We can also apply our proprietary Market Trend Model to gold prices, which can help us to better compare the trend in gold to other ETFs and indexes.  We can see that the GLD is currently bullish on all three time frames, compared to the S&P 500 which is now bearish on the short-term and medium-term time frames.  When stocks are in a confirmed downtrend, I prefer to look for things that remain in primary uptrends, and gold fits the bill.

Gold Stocks Are Catching Up to Physical Gold

I’m often asked whether it’s better to play gold using an ETF that holds physical gold versus one that offers exposure to gold stocks.  By focusing on the relative performance of gold stocks compared to gold futures, we can perhaps identify where opportunities could lie going forward.

Here we’re showing the VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) along with RSI and then the relative performance of GDX vs. GLD.  When that ratio is sloping higher, gold stocks are outperforming physical gold.  Going into the end of last year, the GLD was outperforming as gold stocks experienced a significant pullback.  But so far in 2025, we’ve noticed a strong reversal in relative performance which shows gold stocks are performing better.  

The GDX is now testing its October 2024 high around $43.50, and we would consider a confirmed break above this level as an additional sign that gold stocks could continue a “catch up trade” versus physical gold.  And with so many gold stocks starting to appear in the top decile of the StockCharts Technical Rating (SCTR), we see this as an area of emerging strength in the weeks to come.

Looking for our daily market recap show?  CHART THIS with David Keller, CMT runs every trading day at 5pm ET over on our YouTube channel!

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Dave

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David Keller, CMT

President and Chief Strategist

Sierra Alpha Research LLC

Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice.  The ideas and strategies should never be used without first assessing your own personal and financial situation, or without consulting a financial professional.  

The author does not have a position in mentioned securities at the time of publication.    Any opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not in any way represent the views or opinions of any other person or entity.

Disclosures: Author holds position in GLD.