#320
Alpha Score 57.6
Max Kettner
Chief Multi-Asset Strategist, HSBC
Ticker
Side
Mentions
Opened
Entry
P&L
Thesis
Theme
Source
Long
Feb 13
$87.84
-5.1%
Tax reimbursements are hitting US households in February and April. Data shows the "lower end of the K-shaped economy" is ramping up consumption. This liquidity injection specifically benefits mass-market retail, homebuilders, and transport sectors. Rotate into cyclical consumer sectors that benefit from lower-income spending power. Persistent inflation eroding the real value of tax refunds.
Tax reimbursements are hitting US households in February and April. Data shows the "lower end of the K-shaped economy" is ramping up consumption. This liquidity injection specifically benefits mass-market retail, homebuilders, and transport sectors. Rotate into cyclical consumer sectors that benefit from lower-income spending power. Persistent inflation eroding the real value of tax refunds.
Consumer
Long
Feb 19
$70.99
-4.4%
Systematic positioning (CTAs/Risk Parity) has dropped from the 80th percentile to below the 50th percentile, meaning "short-term hedging demand is much higher" and positioning is clean. The recent sell-off/rotation has cleared out the "froth," meaning the downside risk from here is constrained. Kettner specifically points to cyclical sectors benefiting from tax refunds and stimulus, explicitly naming Regional Banks and Transport. LONG Cyclicals (Regional Banks, Transports, Retail) as positioning is washed out. A resurgence of inflation forces the Fed to actually hike, crushing cyclical recovery hopes.
Systematic positioning (CTAs/Risk Parity) has dropped from the 80th percentile to below the 50th percentile, meaning "short-term hedging demand is much higher" and positioning is clean. The recent sell-off/rotation has cleared out the "froth," meaning the downside risk from here is constrained. Kettner specifically points to cyclical sectors benefiting from tax refunds and stimulus, explicitly naming Regional Banks and Transport. LONG Cyclicals (Regional Banks, Transports, Retail) as positioning is washed out. A resurgence of inflation forces the Fed to actually hike, crushing cyclical recovery hopes.
Fintech
Long
Apr 16
$702.70
+7.5%
The S&P 500's earnings outlook is not significantly threatened by the Middle East conflict because the tech sector, which drives earnings, is almost 50% of market cap, and consumer cyclicals are a small part. The initial 20% multiple compression was irrational, and the current rally is justified by strong tech and AI demand, with relative tech valuations at attractive levels.
Macro
Long
Feb 13
$113.57
-18.6%
Tax reimbursements are hitting US households in February and April. Data shows the "lower end of the K-shaped economy" is ramping up consumption. This liquidity injection specifically benefits mass-market retail, homebuilders, and transport sectors. Rotate into cyclical consumer sectors that benefit from lower-income spending power. Persistent inflation eroding the real value of tax refunds.
Tax reimbursements are hitting US households in February and April. Data shows the "lower end of the K-shaped economy" is ramping up consumption. This liquidity injection specifically benefits mass-market retail, homebuilders, and transport sectors. Rotate into cyclical consumer sectors that benefit from lower-income spending power. Persistent inflation eroding the real value of tax refunds.
Consumer
Long
May 29
$103.38
+0.5%
As the Middle East situation resolves, rate-sensitive cyclical sectors like regional banks, retail, and homebuilders are likely to participate in the next leg of the rally because positioning is subdued, earnings are broad-based, and the U.S. cyclicality is more insulated from Middle East disruptions than previously thought.
Other
Long
May 13
$113.74
+7.4%
US and Asian equities are attractive because earnings season has been exceptionally strong with broad-based beats, positioning is not frothy (systematic and discretionary far from sell signals), and the AI theme provides a tailwind. Europe lacks AI exposure and needs resolution of the Middle East conflict to become investable, so skip Europe and focus on US and Asia.
Macro
Long
May 06
$115.46
+4.1%
Emerging Asia equities offer a dual tailwind: positive geopolitical news from the Middle East and strong earnings momentum in tech/AI/semiconductors. Positioning is still below neutral, leaving room for further upside.
Macro
Long
Apr 16
$152.16
+27.0%
The S&P 500's earnings outlook is not significantly threatened by the Middle East conflict because the tech sector, which drives earnings, is almost 50% of market cap, and consumer cyclicals are a small part. The initial 20% multiple compression was irrational, and the current rally is justified by strong tech and AI demand, with relative tech valuations at attractive levels.
AI/Semi
Long
Feb 27
$44.34
-3.5%
HSBC has explicitly "cut their US equity overweight in half" and is rotating capital into Europe and Emerging Markets. The market is obsessed with US Tech/AI, ignoring a "textbook style cyclical recovery" visible in PMI data in manufacturing economies (Sweden, Taiwan, Korea). This favors cyclical sectors over growth tech. LONG European Banks (yield curve play), Industrials, Defense, and Miners (commodity supercycle). LONG Emerging Markets (specifically Latin America/Brazil). US growth accelerates significantly faster than the rest of the world; AI bubble expands further.
HSBC has explicitly "cut their US equity overweight in half" and is rotating capital into Europe and Emerging Markets. The market is obsessed with US Tech/AI, ignoring a "textbook style cyclical recovery" visible in PMI data in manufacturing economies (Sweden, Taiwan, Korea). This favors cyclical sectors over growth tech. LONG European Banks (yield curve play), Industrials, Defense, and Miners (commodity supercycle). LONG Emerging Markets (specifically Latin America/Brazil). US growth accelerates significantly faster than the rest of the world; AI bubble expands further.
Macro
Long
Feb 27
$243.72
-7.7%
HSBC has explicitly "cut their US equity overweight in half" and is rotating capital into Europe and Emerging Markets. The market is obsessed with US Tech/AI, ignoring a "textbook style cyclical recovery" visible in PMI data in manufacturing economies (Sweden, Taiwan, Korea). This favors cyclical sectors over growth tech. LONG European Banks (yield curve play), Industrials, Defense, and Miners (commodity supercycle). LONG Emerging Markets (specifically Latin America/Brazil). US growth accelerates significantly faster than the rest of the world; AI bubble expands further.
HSBC has explicitly "cut their US equity overweight in half" and is rotating capital into Europe and Emerging Markets. The market is obsessed with US Tech/AI, ignoring a "textbook style cyclical recovery" visible in PMI data in manufacturing economies (Sweden, Taiwan, Korea). This favors cyclical sectors over growth tech. LONG European Banks (yield curve play), Industrials, Defense, and Miners (commodity supercycle). LONG Emerging Markets (specifically Latin America/Brazil). US growth accelerates significantly faster than the rest of the world; AI bubble expands further.
NatSec
Long
Feb 27
$177.14
-1.6%
HSBC has explicitly "cut their US equity overweight in half" and is rotating capital into Europe and Emerging Markets. The market is obsessed with US Tech/AI, ignoring a "textbook style cyclical recovery" visible in PMI data in manufacturing economies (Sweden, Taiwan, Korea). This favors cyclical sectors over growth tech. LONG European Banks (yield curve play), Industrials, Defense, and Miners (commodity supercycle). LONG Emerging Markets (specifically Latin America/Brazil). US growth accelerates significantly faster than the rest of the world; AI bubble expands further.
HSBC has explicitly "cut their US equity overweight in half" and is rotating capital into Europe and Emerging Markets. The market is obsessed with US Tech/AI, ignoring a "textbook style cyclical recovery" visible in PMI data in manufacturing economies (Sweden, Taiwan, Korea). This favors cyclical sectors over growth tech. LONG European Banks (yield curve play), Industrials, Defense, and Miners (commodity supercycle). LONG Emerging Markets (specifically Latin America/Brazil). US growth accelerates significantly faster than the rest of the world; AI bubble expands further.
Other
Long
Feb 27
$119.35
+7.7%
HSBC has explicitly "cut their US equity overweight in half" and is rotating capital into Europe and Emerging Markets. The market is obsessed with US Tech/AI, ignoring a "textbook style cyclical recovery" visible in PMI data in manufacturing economies (Sweden, Taiwan, Korea). This favors cyclical sectors over growth tech. LONG European Banks (yield curve play), Industrials, Defense, and Miners (commodity supercycle). LONG Emerging Markets (specifically Latin America/Brazil). US growth accelerates significantly faster than the rest of the world; AI bubble expands further.
HSBC has explicitly "cut their US equity overweight in half" and is rotating capital into Europe and Emerging Markets. The market is obsessed with US Tech/AI, ignoring a "textbook style cyclical recovery" visible in PMI data in manufacturing economies (Sweden, Taiwan, Korea). This favors cyclical sectors over growth tech. LONG European Banks (yield curve play), Industrials, Defense, and Miners (commodity supercycle). LONG Emerging Markets (specifically Latin America/Brazil). US growth accelerates significantly faster than the rest of the world; AI bubble expands further.
Other
Long
Feb 19
$81.04
+3.1%
Systematic positioning (CTAs/Risk Parity) has dropped from the 80th percentile to below the 50th percentile, meaning "short-term hedging demand is much higher" and positioning is clean. The recent sell-off/rotation has cleared out the "froth," meaning the downside risk from here is constrained. Kettner specifically points to cyclical sectors benefiting from tax refunds and stimulus, explicitly naming Regional Banks and Transport. LONG Cyclicals (Regional Banks, Transports, Retail) as positioning is washed out. A resurgence of inflation forces the Fed to actually hike, crushing cyclical recovery hopes.
Systematic positioning (CTAs/Risk Parity) has dropped from the 80th percentile to below the 50th percentile, meaning "short-term hedging demand is much higher" and positioning is clean. The recent sell-off/rotation has cleared out the "froth," meaning the downside risk from here is constrained. Kettner specifically points to cyclical sectors benefiting from tax refunds and stimulus, explicitly naming Regional Banks and Transport. LONG Cyclicals (Regional Banks, Transports, Retail) as positioning is washed out. A resurgence of inflation forces the Fed to actually hike, crushing cyclical recovery hopes.
Other
Long
Feb 13
$61.26
+29.1%
Mag-7 stocks are trading at ~26.5x forward earnings, comparable to the Russell 2000 at ~24x. Valuation compression has occurred because prices stayed flat while earnings grew. The "fear trade" provides a buying opportunity in high-quality growth at reasonable valuations compared to historical premiums. Buy the dip in Big Tech; valuations are no longer stretched relative to the broader market. Regulatory headwinds or a hotter-than-expected CPI print.
Mag-7 stocks are trading at ~26.5x forward earnings, comparable to the Russell 2000 at ~24x. Valuation compression has occurred because prices stayed flat while earnings grew. The "fear trade" provides a buying opportunity in high-quality growth at reasonable valuations compared to historical premiums. Buy the dip in Big Tech; valuations are no longer stretched relative to the broader market. Regulatory headwinds or a hotter-than-expected CPI print.
AI/Semi
Long
Feb 13
$114.26
+29.3%
Mag-7 stocks are trading at ~26.5x forward earnings, comparable to the Russell 2000 at ~24x. Valuation compression has occurred because prices stayed flat while earnings grew. The "fear trade" provides a buying opportunity in high-quality growth at reasonable valuations compared to historical premiums. Buy the dip in Big Tech; valuations are no longer stretched relative to the broader market. Regulatory headwinds or a hotter-than-expected CPI print.
Mag-7 stocks are trading at ~26.5x forward earnings, comparable to the Russell 2000 at ~24x. Valuation compression has occurred because prices stayed flat while earnings grew. The "fear trade" provides a buying opportunity in high-quality growth at reasonable valuations compared to historical premiums. Buy the dip in Big Tech; valuations are no longer stretched relative to the broader market. Regulatory headwinds or a hotter-than-expected CPI print.
AI/Semi
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