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ETF Multi-Sector Growth Rotation

Automatically moves your money to the strongest stock market sectors each week.

By Amaltash Advisors LLCAutomated, rules-basedVersion 7

Investment thesis

This strategy constantly surveys eight major sectors of the U.S. stock market — from technology and financials to energy and healthcare — and automatically shifts your money toward whichever sectors are showing the strongest upward momentum. Think of it as a compass that always points toward the strongest parts of the market. It's long-only, meaning it only buys into sectors that are genuinely trending upward and avoids betting against the market. If most sectors are struggling and the broader market looks weak, the strategy steps aside entirely and moves to a defensive, cash-like stance — protecting your portfolio rather than chasing losing trades. The strategy is patient and deliberate by design. It re-evaluates its picks just once a week, cutting down on unnecessary trading and the costs that come with it. It also gives your current holdings the benefit of the doubt — a sector you already own won't be swapped out unless a clearly stronger alternative emerges, reducing the churn that can quietly erode returns. This approach tends to shine during trending bull markets where sector leadership is clear and sustained. It's less suited for choppy, sideways markets where strength signals flip frequently. If you're looking for a disciplined, systematic way to ride the strongest parts of the stock market without watching charts every day, this strategy was built for you.

How it works

  1. Picks the 4 best-performing sectors out of 8 major ones

  2. Sits in cash when the overall market looks weak

  3. Only buys when trends are clear and strong

  4. Rebalances once per week to avoid overtrading

Works best when

  • When the stock market is climbing steadily over weeks or months
  • When some sectors are clearly outperforming others
  • When trends stay consistent without sudden reversals
  • When you want a hands-off approach that doesn't require daily monitoring

Watch out for

  • When the market crashes suddenly or drops sharply
  • When sector leadership changes rapidly week to week
  • When the market moves sideways without clear direction
  • When everything is falling at once with no safe havens

Performance

Backtested

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Hypothetical backtest results, risk numbers and stress-test outcomes are shown only to signed-in investors, after the advisory fee and alongside the S&P 500. Backtested results are not returns any account earned.

Track record

Strategy created
Jul 20, 2026
Current version
Version 7
since Jul 20, 2026
Live track record
Not yet
no combined account history

Portfolio

8 holdings · target weights for version 7, as of Jul 20, 2026. Actual positions vary with signals.

Unclassified87.5%State commercial banks12.5%
HoldingSectorTarget weightMarket cap
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
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12.5%
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XLF
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
State commercial banks
12.5%
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XLE
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
—
12.5%
—
XLV
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
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12.5%
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XLI
State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF
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12.5%
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XLY
State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF
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12.5%
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XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
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12.5%
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XLU
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF
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12.5%
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Risk & rules

The automated rules that limit losses.

Portfolio guardrail
From the account’s high point · closes every position
Max drawdown 20% → Close all & pause
Per-position rules
Same for all 8 holdings · closes one position
Stop loss 5%Take profit 15%Leverage None

Stops trigger on the next available price. A price gap, overnight or in a fast market, can fill well below the 5% level.

Stress tests

Ten difficult markets, chosen in advance. Eight replay real trading days; two are modelled stand-ins.

MarketMethodResult
The Bull Run of 2016–17ModelledSign in to view
The 2020 ReboundReplaySign in to view
The 2022 SlumpReplaySign in to view
The COVID CrashReplaySign in to view
The Christmas 2018 ScareReplaySign in to view
The Year That Went NowhereModelledSign in to view
The Wild Swings of Late 2022ReplaySign in to view
The Quiet YearReplaySign in to view
The Magnificent Seven YearReplaySign in to view
When Tech Handed Over to OilReplaySign in to view

Fees

Licensing fee
None
Advisory fee
Up to 1.00% a year
On deployed capital, billed on your balance
Advisory fee on $10,000 at the maximum rate
1 year
$100
3 years
$300
5 years
$500

Assumes the balance stays at $10,000. Spreads and regulatory fees may also apply.

Important information

Risk Disclosure: Trading in financial instruments involves substantial risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices can be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory, or political events. Trading on margin or with leverage increases potential losses. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Not Financial Advice: The information provided on this platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, or trading advice. We do not recommend any particular trading strategy or instrument. Please conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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