Brian Degracia

Key SMO Concepts: Actionable 80/20, Market Phenomena First, Stock Setups Second

I agree with the December 21, 2024 X post below. To me, this should be neither complicated nor controversial. However, I do recognize the opening quote which is there for a reason: "For those who believe, no explanation is necessary; for those who do not believe, no explanation will

SMO Exclusive: 2024-12-20 SP500 5Average (Weakened Rating), NDX 5Average (Weakened Rating)

Background This analysis provides a Stock Market Organizer summary view of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 for the week ended Friday, 12/20/24. This means this is a stock-by-stock strength analysis of the component stocks for each index, aggregated upward in level to the sector and

SMO Exclusive: SPDR Sector ETFs Strength Report Friday 2024-12-20 Weakened -0.7 to 5.1 Strength Score

This post consists of the following five sections: I. Introduction II. Weekly Returns III. Spectrum Graph Analysis IV. Today's Market Context V. Detailed Sector ETF Analysis I. Introduction Background This analysis consists of the Stock Market Organizer stock-by-stock strength analysis applied to the 500 stocks that comprise the

SMO Exclusive: Strength Report Technology Sector 2024-12-19 Weakened -0.2 to 4.5 Strength Score

Overview This post consists of the following sections: I. KEY BACKGROUND INFORMATION II. TECHNOLOGY SECTOR DETAILED ANALYSIS SECTION I: KEY BACKGROUND INFORMATION Sector Weekly Summary Technology Sector weakened by 0.2 points to a 4.5 composite score this week as two of five industries fell one level in strength

SMO Exclusive: Strength Report Financial Sector 2024-12-18 Weakened -1.1 to 4.1 Strength Score

Overview This post consists of the following sections: I. KEY BACKGROUND INFORMATION II. FINANCIAL SECTOR DETAILED ANALYSIS SECTION I: KEY BACKGROUND INFORMATION Sector Weekly Summary Financial Sector weakened significantly by 1.1 points to a 4.1 composite score this week as three of four industries fell at least one

Key SMO Concepts: The Market Does Not Have to Be So Complicated

A picture with 1,000 words is worth... 1,000 words. Below, a graphic summarizing key Stock Market Organizer driving/foundational concepts.

SMO Exclusive: SPDR Sector ETFs Strength Report Tuesday 2024-12-17 Weakened -0.2 to 4.5 Strength Score

This post consists of the following five sections: I. Introduction II. Weekly Returns III. Spectrum Graph Analysis IV. Today's Market Context V. Detailed Sector ETF Analysis I. Introduction Background This analysis consists of the Stock Market Organizer stock-by-stock strength analysis applied to the 500 stocks that comprise the

SMO Exclusive: 2024-12-13 SP500 4Strong (Weakened), NDX 4Strong (Unchanged)

Background This analysis provides a Stock Market Organizer summary view of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 for the week ended Friday, 12/13/24. This means this is a stock-by-stock strength analysis of the component stocks for each index, aggregated upward in level to the sector and

SMO Exclusive: SPDR Sector ETFs Strength Report Friday 2024-12-13 Weakened -0.2 to 4.4 Strength Score

This post consists of the following five sections: I. Introduction II. Weekly Returns III. Spectrum Graph Analysis IV. Today's Market Context V. Detailed Sector ETF Analysis I. Introduction Background This analysis consists of the Stock Market Organizer stock-by-stock strength analysis applied to the 500 stocks that comprise the

SMO Exclusive: SPDR Sector ETFs Strength Report Tuesday 2024-12-10 WEAKENED -0.3 to 4.3 Strength Score

This post consists of the following five sections: I. Introduction II. Weekly Returns III. Spectrum Graph Analysis IV. Today's Market Context V. Detailed Sector ETF Analysis I. Introduction Background This analysis consists of the Stock Market Organizer stock-by-stock strength analysis applied to the 500 stocks that comprise the

SMO Exclusive: Status Change, -44% Market Strength Score 2024-12-09 (No New Longs)

Current Market Status No New Longs because the current Stock Market Organizer Market Strength Score is NEGATIVE at -44% as of Monday 2024-12-09 (scale is -100% to +100%). * This reading is considered mid-range, not stretched in any direction. * Anything can happen in the market at any time for any reason

SMO Exclusive: SPDR Sector ETFs Strength Report Friday 2024-12-06 WEAKENED -0.5 to 4.2 Strength Score

This post consists of the following five sections: I. Introduction II. Weekly Returns III. Spectrum Graph Analysis IV. Today's Market Context V. Detailed Sector ETF Analysis I. Introduction Background This analysis consists of the Stock Market Organizer stock-by-stock strength analysis applied to the 500 stocks that comprise the

SMO Exclusive: Strength Report Technology Sector 2024-12-05 Unchanged at 3.8 Strength Score

Summary The Technology sector was unchanged at a 3.8 composite score this week - a healthy score, slightly better than 4Strong on the 1 through 9 scale of 1Strongest and 9Weakest with 5Average. Computer Software & Services leads at 3Stronger, followed by Computer Hardware, Internet, and Telecommunications tied at

SMO Exclusive: Strength Report Financial Sector 2024-12-04 Weakened -0.1 to 2.9 Strength Score

Summary Financial Sector slightly weakened to a 2.9 composite score this week. Banking leads at 2VeryStrong, followed by Financial Services and Insurance at 3Stronger. Real Estate remains the sector's laggard with a 4Strong rating. The weakening was slight and 2.9 is a strong score. Difference This

SMO Exclusive: Strength Report Industry Group 1 2024-12-03 Strengthened +0.3 to 4.1 Strength Score

Summary Industry Group 1 strengthened to a 4.1 composite score this week. This group consists of Automotive (TSLA, GM, Ford), Energy, Materials & Construction (Residential Construction/Homebuilders), and Transportation. Difference This vs. ETFs Analysis Note this analysis is the same as that used for the SPDR ETFs but the

SMO Exclusive: SPDR Sector ETFs Strength Report Tuesday 2024-12-03 Weakened -0.3 to 4.0 Strength Score

Background This analysis consists of the Stock Market Organizer stock-by-stock strength analysis applied to the 500 stocks that comprise the 11 SPDR Select ETFs. These results are combined with overall market environment readings (via the Market Strength Score and the Sector Risk Gauge) to discern appropriate portfolio exposure given prevailing

SMO Exclusive: SPDR Sector ETFs Strength Report Friday 2024-11-29 Unchanged at 3.7 Strength Score

Background This analysis consists of the Stock Market Organizer stock-by-stock strength analysis applied to the 500 stocks that comprise the 11 SPDR Select ETFs. These results are combined with overall market environment readings (via the Market Strength Score and the Sector Risk Gauge) to discern appropriate portfolio exposure given prevailing

SMO Exclusive: SPDR Sector ETFs Strength Report Tuesday 2024-11-26 Strengthened +0.3 to 3.7 Strength Score

Background This analysis consists of the Stock Market Organizer stock-by-stock strength analysis applied to the 500 stocks that comprise the 11 SPDR Select ETFs. These results are combined with overall market environment readings (via the Market Strength Score and the Sector Risk Gauge) to discern appropriate portfolio exposure given prevailing

SMO Exclusive: SPDR Sector ETFs Strength Report Friday 2024-11-22 Strengthened +0.3 to 3.7 Strength Score

Background This analysis consists of the Stock Market Organizer stock-by-stock strength analysis applied to the 500 stocks that comprise the 11 SPDR Select ETFs. These results are combined with overall market environment readings (via the Market Strength Score and the Sector Risk Gauge) to discern appropriate portfolio exposure given prevailing

SMO Exclusive: Status Change, +34% Market Strength Score 2024-11-22 (No New Shorts)

Current Market Status No New Shorts because the current Stock Market Organizer Market Strength Score is POSITIVE at +34% as of Friday 2024-11-22 (scale is -100% to +100%). * This reading is considered early/mid-range, not stretched in any direction. * Anything can happen in the market at any time for any

SMO Exclusive: Strength Report Technology Sector 2024-11-21 Unchanged at 4.3 Strength Score

Summary Technology Sector unchanged with a 4.3 composite score this week. Compare this to * 3.1/unchanged for the Financial sector yesterday and * 4.3/unchanged for Industry Group 1 (Automotive, Energy, Materials & Construction, Metals & Mining, and Transportation) Tuesday. All three sector/industry groupings are unchanged, with

SMO Exclusive: Strength Report Industry Group 1 2024-11-19 Unchanged at 4.3 Strength Score

Summary Industry Group 1 was unchanged with a 4.3 composite score this week. This group consists of Automotive (TSLA, GM, Ford), Energy, Materials & Construction (Residential Construction/Homebuilders), and Transportation. Difference This vs. ETFs Analysis Note this analysis is the same as that used for the SPDR ETFs but

SMO Exclusive: SPDR Sector ETFs Strength Report Tuesday 2024-11-19 Weakened -0.1 to 4.0 Strength Score

Background This analysis consists of the Stock Market Organizer stock-by-stock strength analysis applied to the 500 stocks that comprise the 11 SPDR Select ETFs. These results are combined with overall market environment readings (via the Market Strength Score and the Sector Risk Gauge) to discern appropriate portfolio exposure given prevailing

SMO Exclusive: SPDR Sector ETFs Strength Report Friday 2024-11-15 Unchanged at 4.0 Strength Score

Background This analysis consists of the Stock Market Organizer stock-by-stock strength analysis applied to the 500 stocks that comprise the 11 SPDR Select ETFs. These results are combined with overall market environment readings (via the Market Strength Score and the Sector Risk Gauge) to discern appropriate portfolio exposure given prevailing

SMO Exclusive: Strength Report Technology Sector 2024-11-14 Weakened -0.3 to 4.3 Strength Score

Summary Technology Sector slightly WEAKENED with a 4.3 composite score this week, -0.3 as Electronics (Chips/Semis) weakened one level to 5Average, lowest industry in this sector. The remaining four industries are all tied at 4Strong - Computer Hardware, Computer Software & Services, Internet, and Telecommunications. Difference This