The PerfChart below shows the nine small-cap sector ETFs and the Russell 2000 iShares (IWM). Notice that the SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF (PSCD) and the SmallCap Technology ETF (PSCT) led over the last five days with bigger gains. Throw in the SmallCap Industrials ETF (PSCI) and three of the four offensive sectors are leading. The SmallCap Financials ETF (PSCF) is, however, lagging with a smaller gain (neon green). The other five sectors on the right side of the chart sport smaller gains and are lagging.
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About the author:
Arthur Hill, CMT, is the Chief Technical Strategist at TrendInvestorPro.com. Focusing predominantly on US equities and ETFs, his systematic approach of identifying trend, finding signals within the trend, and setting key price levels has made him an esteemed market technician. Arthur has written articles for numerous financial publications including Barrons and Stocks & Commodities Magazine. In addition to his Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation, he holds an MBA from the Cass Business School at City University in London.
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