This report will analyse the universe of indices covered by Trendrating. It will assess the distribution of momentum ratings, summarize rating changes observed over the last month, validate the performance of issued ratings over various time periods and finally, will graphically show the timing of some issued positive and negative ratings. Sectors: Momentum Rating Distribution...Read More
This report will analyse the universe of indices covered by Trendrating. It will assess the distribution of momentum ratings, summarize rating changes observed over the last month, validate the performance of issued ratings over various time periods and finally, will graphically show the timing of some issued positive and negative ratings. Indices: Momentum Rating Distribution...Read More
About a month ago, we released a report on Global mining stocks highlighting how this sector, after a long decline, was beginning to see a change in fortune (see link). Over the last month, as the S&P 500 index (SPX) as returned 5.45%, the SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME) and the Market Vectors...Read More
FTSE Russell, the global index provider, has today announced that it has signed a collaboration agreement with momentum investing specialist and analytics firm, Trendrating. The agreement will see Trendrating work with FTSE Russell to develop new innovative momentum indexes. The range of products will incorporate Trendrating’s unique momentum model and supporting data as a core...Read More
January was a terrible month for global equity. The pain in January continued into February. Since mid-February however, equity markets, driven by select sectors, have experienced a modest recovery. The chart above displays the most recent momentum ratings issued by Trendrating to the FTSE All-Word ex US Index and is representative of what happened in...Read More
The momentum effect – the fact that, over time, winning assets will continue winning and vice versa – is gaining in popularity as an investment strategy. Although momentum has not yet been fully embraced in all quarters, this is set to change as investors recognise the potential of this robust and persistent factor. The FT’s...Read More
Smart beta strategies aim to improve returns, lower risk and increase diversification through a transparent, rules-based approach. Smart beta is the middle ground between active and passive management. Smart beta can offer low-cost exposure to one or several different investment factors including value, momentum, low-volatility, quality or size. In recent years ‘Smart beta’ has...Read More
Slowing global demand, particularly in China has been cited as a major reason why metals and mining stocks performed poorly in 2015. Indeed, as recently as December, the red metal (copper) was still hitting multi-year lows. 2016 appears to be bringing a change in fortune as investors begin dipping their toes back in this sector....Read More
MARKET OVERVIEW The table above shows the current distribution of momentum for the various sectors of the US Equity market. Utilities, Technology and Telecommunication sectors currently present the best opportunities for spotting equities with positive momentum. Basic Materials and Oil & Gas stocks, on the other hand, have the vast majority of their constituents trending negatively. MOMENTUM...Read More
What a difference a year makes. This time last year investors were particularly bullish on European Banks as they were expected to benefit from higher bond yields, rising inflation expectations and an improving economic picture. Alas a slowdown in China and plunging oil prices have since changed this outlook. More recently, uninspiring earnings reports and...Read More
