ETF Analysis Alerts

Sector rotation and ETF holdings analysis

Tickerbot tracks 700+ ETFs including sector ETFs (XLK, XLF, XLE, etc.), thematic ETFs, and holdings data for all major funds. Set alerts on sector rotation, relative strength shifts, holdings changes, and ETF breakouts that signal broader market trends.

Sector ETFs, thematic funds, and holdings tracking

From XLK outperformance to ARK holdings changes to sector leadership shifts — all automated.

Sector rotation alerts (XLK, XLF, XLE, XLV leadership)

Market leadership rotates between sectors. When tech (XLK) leads, it's a risk-on signal. When utilities (XLU) or staples (XLP) lead, it's risk-off. Tickerbot can alert you when sector ETFs cross performance thresholds relative to the S&P 500.

Example
XLK (tech) outperforming SPY by more than 2% in the last week
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XLK +4.8% vs. SPY +2.1%. Tech leading.

Relative strength shifts (sector divergence)

When XLF (financials) starts outperforming XLK (tech), it signals a shift in market leadership. Tickerbot can track relative performance between any two sector ETFs and alert you when the trend reverses.

Example
XLF outperforming XLK for 5 consecutive days (financials leading tech)
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XLF +6.2% vs. XLK +2.1% over 5 days. Rotation in play.

Thematic ETF breakouts (ARK, ICLN, etc.)

Thematic ETFs like ARKK (innovation), ICLN (clean energy), and BOTZ (robotics) trend hard when their themes are in favor. Tickerbot can alert you when thematic ETFs break out above key technical levels on volume.

Example
ARKK breaks above its 200-day moving average on 2× volume
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ARKK broke $52.30 (200d MA) on 2.4× volume. Innovation back in favor.

ETF holdings changes (top 10 holdings tracking)

Tickerbot tracks the top holdings for 700+ ETFs. You can set alerts for when a stock you care about becomes a top-10 holding in a major ETF, or when its weight in an ETF crosses a threshold.

Example
NVDA becomes a top-5 holding in QQQ
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NVDA now 4.8% of QQQ, up from 3.2% last quarter.

Risk-on/risk-off alerts (sector divergence)

Risk-on: tech and discretionary lead. Risk-off: utilities and staples lead. Tickerbot can alert you when defensive sectors start outperforming cyclicals — often a warning sign for the broader market.

Example
XLU (utilities) and XLP (staples) both outperforming SPY by 2%+ in 5 days
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XLU +3.2%, XLP +2.8% vs. SPY +0.4%. Risk-off rotation.

Leveraged ETF momentum (TQQQ, SOXL, etc.)

Leveraged ETFs like TQQQ (3× Nasdaq) and SOXL (3× semiconductors) amplify underlying trends. When they break out on volume, it signals strong momentum. Tickerbot can alert you on leveraged ETF breakouts.

Example
TQQQ breaks above its 50-day MA on volume above 2× average
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TQQQ broke $42.10 (50d MA) on 2.6× volume. Nasdaq momentum accelerating.

ETF analysis alerts you can build in plain English

  • XLK outperforming SPY by 3%+ in 7 days (tech leadership)
  • XLF and XLE both outperforming XLK (value over growth)
  • XLU or XLP outperforming SPY by 2%+ (risk-off rotation)
  • ARKK breaks above 200-day MA on volume (innovation back in favor)
  • NVDA weight in QQQ crosses above 5% (concentration risk)
  • TQQQ up 10%+ in 3 days (Nasdaq momentum)
  • Any sector ETF making a new 52-week high (sector breakout)
  • SPY down but XLU up (defensive rotation warning)

Deep dives

Detailed guides on specific ETF alerts

Sector Rotation Alerts

Track leadership shifts between market sectors

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Thematic ETF Breakout Alerts

Monitor ARKK, ICLN, BOTZ and other theme breakouts

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Risk-On/Risk-Off Alerts

Detect defensive vs cyclical sector rotation

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