November 2, 2026
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Energy XLE Sank 3.96%

Monday marked a growth unwind. Technology and momentum came under pressure.

Consumers and financials led, energy and tech lagged

Movers

Leaders: Consumer Discretionary XLY +2.41% (3M: +0.1%), Financials XLF +1.86% (3M: -0.2%)

Laggards: Energy XLE -3.96% (3M: +15.6%), Technology XLK -2.95% (3M: -6.7%)

3M Leaderboard

Strong: Energy XLE +15.6%, Healthcare XLV +14.3%, Consumer Staples XLP +7.1%

Weak: Copper Miners COPX -13.3%, China MCHI -11.6%, South Korea EWY -11.4%

DAILY · 3M
Line chart: 3-month performance of 4 equity ETFs, the day's leaders and laggards, to 2 Nov 2026; ending at XLE Energy +15.6%, XLY Consumer Discretionary +0.1%, XLF Financials -0.2%, XLK Technology -6.7%

Duration rallied, credit lagged

Movers

Leaders: Long Treasuries TLT +0.29% (3M: -0.1%), Global Bonds BNDX +0.17% (3M: -0.5%)

Laggards: Short TIPS VTIP -0.29% (3M: +0.3%), High Yield Bonds JNK -0.19% (3M: -2.0%)

3M Leaderboard

Strong: Short TIPS VTIP +0.3%, Long Treasuries TLT -0.1%, Short Corporate VCSH -0.2%

Weak: Preferred Stock PFF -6.5%, EM Sovereign Bonds EMB -2.3%, High Yield Bonds JNK -2.0%

DAILY · 3M
Line chart: 3-month performance of 4 fixed income ETFs, the day's leaders and laggards, to 2 Nov 2026; ending at VTIP Short TIPS +0.3%, TLT Long Treasuries -0.1%, BNDX Global Bonds -0.5%, JNK High Yield Bonds -2.0%

Alternatives rallied, momentum and semis lagged

Movers

Leaders: Clean Energy ICLN +2.74% (3M: -14.7%), Gold Miners GDX +2.67% (3M: +1.6%)

Laggards: Momentum Factor MTUM -3.15% (3M: -12.0%), Semiconductors SMH -2.71% (3M: -11.7%)

3M Leaderboard

Strong: Ethereum Trust ETHA +19.5%, Bitcoin Trust IBIT +19.1%, Biotechnology IBB +12.4%

Weak: Clean Energy ICLN -14.7%, Momentum Factor MTUM -12.0%, Semiconductors SMH -11.7%

DAILY · 3M
Line chart: 3-month performance of 4 specialty ETFs, the day's leaders and laggards, to 2 Nov 2026; ending at GDX Gold Miners +1.6%, SMH Semiconductors -11.7%, MTUM Momentum Factor -12.0%, ICLN Clean Energy -14.7%

Technical Signals

AssetSetupInstrumentsRead
EquityTrend-break RiskEnergy XLEtop decliner today -3.96%, 3M leader +15.6%
Outsized DropEnergy XLE-3.96%, 2.7x its vol
Volatility CompressionMaterials XLB
OverboughtDividend Quality SCHD, Dividend Aristocrats SDY, Materials XLB
OversoldBrazil EWZ, Emerging Markets VWO, Communication Services XLC
Fixed IncomeTrend-break RiskShort TIPS VTIPtop decliner today -0.29%, 3M leader +0.3%
Washout RiskPreferred Stock PFF3M laggards, flashing oversold
Overbought3-7yr Treasuries IEI, Muni Bonds MUB, Int. Treasuries VGIT
OversoldPreferred Stock PFF
SpecialtyCounter-trend RallyClean Energy ICLNtop mover today +2.74%, 3M laggard -14.7%

Trend-break Risk: one of the day's two weakest, and in our top three over three months.
Outsized Drop: a drop more than 2.5 times its 20-day volatility.
Volatility Compression: lowest volatility in three months, more than 2 standard deviations below its 3-month average.
Overbought: RSI(14) above 70.
Oversold: RSI(14) below 30.
Washout Risk: in our bottom three over three months, with its RSI(14) below 30.
Counter-trend Rally: one of the day's two strongest, and in our bottom three over three months.

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Romain Gandon
CEO, Quantlake

Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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