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ETFS WITH THE STRONGEST PRICE MOMENTUM, MEASURING RECENT TREND STRENGTH AND RELATIVE PERFORMANCE OVER TRAILING 2-12 MONTHS.
Understanding momentum is critical for assessing an entity's operational profile relative to market benchmarks. The data points below reflect the highest verified momentum values in our universe, synthesized through our institutional 5-factor audit.
#1 QQQ (QQQ) — Composite score: 80.0/100, rated Strong Buy. QQQ is a u.s. large cap growth ETF managed by Other with — in AUM and an expense ratio of —. Its strongest factor is Performance at 100/100. Its Momentum is 100.0.
#2 IEF (IEF) — Composite score: 80.0/100, rated Strong Buy. IEF is a u.s. intermediate treasury ETF managed by Other with — in AUM and an expense ratio of —. Its strongest factor is Performance at 100/100. Its Momentum is 100.0.
#3 SMH (SMH) — Composite score: 80.0/100, rated Strong Buy. SMH is a semiconductors ETF managed by Other with — in AUM and an expense ratio of —. Its strongest factor is Performance at 100/100. Its Momentum is 100.0.
| # | Ticker | Momentum | Rating | Composite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QQQ | 100.0 | 80.0 | |
| 2 | IEF | 100.0 | 80.0 | |
| 3 | SMH | 100.0 | 80.0 | |
| 4 | ICLN | 100.0 | 80.0 | |
| 5 | GLDM | 100.0 | 76.0 | |
| 6 | DGRO | 100.0 | 75.0 | |
| 7 | IVV | 100.0 | 73.0 | |
| 8 | DBMF | 100.0 | 73.0 | |
| 9 | VNQ | 100.0 | 69.0 | |
| 10 | VYM | 100.0 | 69.0 | |
| 11 | IEFA | 100.0 | 65.0 | |
| 12 | SPXL | 100.0 | 65.0 | |
| 13 | IWD | 100.0 | 65.0 | |
| 14 | VFH | 100.0 | 65.0 | |
| 15 | VDE | 100.0 | 65.0 | |
| 16 | IXUS | 100.0 | 65.0 | |
| 17 | SCHZ | 100.0 | 65.0 | |
| 18 | SKYY | 100.0 | 65.0 | |
| 19 | QUAL | 100.0 | 55.0 | |
| 20 | FDLO | 100.0 | 53.0 | |
| 21 | VO | 100.0 | 40.0 | |
| 22 | VOO | 75.0 | 58.0 | |
| 23 | DVY | 67.0 | 66.0 | |
| 24 | SPHD | 50.0 | 63.0 | |
| 25 | SPY | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 26 | EEM | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 27 | WCLD | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 28 | IWM | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 29 | XLK | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 30 | XLV | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 31 | XLI | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 32 | XLC | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 33 | XLY | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 34 | XLP | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 35 | AGG | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 36 | TLT | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 37 | SHY | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 38 | LQD | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 39 | HYG | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 40 | MBB | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 41 | PDBC | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 42 | ARKG | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 43 | ARKF | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 44 | BOTZ | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 45 | FDN | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 46 | NOBL | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 47 | CTA | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 48 | ESGU | 50.0 | 58.0 | |
| 49 | XLRE | 50.0 | 54.0 | |
| 50 | HDV | 50.0 | 53.0 |
Our momentum score measures an ETF's price trend strength over the trailing 2-12 months relative to the broader universe. Scores range from 0-100, with higher values indicating stronger upward trends.
Yes. The momentum premium is well-documented in academic finance and applies to asset classes and funds, not just individual stocks. ETFs with strong momentum tend to continue performing well over the next several months.
Momentum strategies can suffer during sudden market reversals and risk-off events. Combining momentum with other factors like cost efficiency and tracking quality helps build a more robust investment framework.