#580 Alpha Score 23.0

Veronica Willis

Global Investment Strategist, Wells Fargo Investment Institute
· tracked since Feb 2026
580
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Alpha Score 23.0
Calls 5 2 Posts tracked · 0.0/day
Calls
7d 1
30d 1
90d 1
Best Calls
XLE long +8.0%
XLK long +1.2%
XLI long +0.0%
Worst Calls
GOLD long -11.9%
SILVER long -5.7%
Most Mentioned
GOLD ×1
SILVER ×1
XLE ×1
Recent Calls
XLK long 5 days ago
XLE long 3 months ago
XLI long 3 months ago
Win Rate 60% Long 5 Short 0
Win Rate
7d 100%
30d 50%
90d 75%
Average Return -1.7% Long Return -1.7% Short Return -
Average Return
7d +3.5%
30d +1.6%
90d +1.9%
Result
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Thesis
Theme
Source
XLK Technolo... Technology Select S...
Long
May 29
$191.05
+1.2%
Overweight technology sector for AI.
We recommend trimming energy stocks and commodities, taking profits from the Iran-related rally, and rebalancing into the technology sector. Technology is supported by AI tailwinds, strong earnings, and diversification within the sector. Investors should be slightly overweight tech but not excessively.
AI/Semi
YOUTUBE
GOLD Gold Gold
Long
Feb 13
$462.62
-11.9%
Wells Fargo advocates using volatility to buy into sectors outside of big tech, specifically naming Industrials, Utilities, and Precious Metals (Gold/Silver). The tech trade is "stretched." Diversification into real assets (metals) and defensive/cyclical equity sectors offers protection against volatility and inflation stickiness. LONG Defensives and Real Assets. Tech rally resumes, leaving diversified portfolios underperforming.
Wells Fargo advocates using volatility to buy into sectors outside of big tech, specifically naming Industrials, Utilities, and Precious Metals (Gold/Silver). The tech trade is "stretched." Diversification into real assets (metals) and defensive/cyclical equity sectors offers protection against volatility and inflation stickiness. LONG Defensives and Real Assets. Tech rally resumes, leaving diversified portfolios underperforming.
Other
YOUTUBE
SILVER Silver Silver
Long
Feb 13
$69.72
-5.7%
Wells Fargo advocates using volatility to buy into sectors outside of big tech, specifically naming Industrials, Utilities, and Precious Metals (Gold/Silver). The tech trade is "stretched." Diversification into real assets (metals) and defensive/cyclical equity sectors offers protection against volatility and inflation stickiness. LONG Defensives and Real Assets. Tech rally resumes, leaving diversified portfolios underperforming.
Wells Fargo advocates using volatility to buy into sectors outside of big tech, specifically naming Industrials, Utilities, and Precious Metals (Gold/Silver). The tech trade is "stretched." Diversification into real assets (metals) and defensive/cyclical equity sectors offers protection against volatility and inflation stickiness. LONG Defensives and Real Assets. Tech rally resumes, leaving diversified portfolios underperforming.
Other
YOUTUBE
XLE Energy S... Energy Select Secto...
Long
Feb 13
$54.35
+8.0%
Wells Fargo advocates using volatility to buy into sectors outside of big tech, specifically naming Industrials, Utilities, and Precious Metals (Gold/Silver). The tech trade is "stretched." Diversification into real assets (metals) and defensive/cyclical equity sectors offers protection against volatility and inflation stickiness. LONG Defensives and Real Assets. Tech rally resumes, leaving diversified portfolios underperforming.
Wells Fargo advocates using volatility to buy into sectors outside of big tech, specifically naming Industrials, Utilities, and Precious Metals (Gold/Silver). The tech trade is "stretched." Diversification into real assets (metals) and defensive/cyclical equity sectors offers protection against volatility and inflation stickiness. LONG Defensives and Real Assets. Tech rally resumes, leaving diversified portfolios underperforming.
Energy
YOUTUBE
XLI Industri... Industrial Select S...
Long
Feb 13
$174.17
+0.0%
Wells Fargo advocates using volatility to buy into sectors outside of big tech, specifically naming Industrials, Utilities, and Precious Metals (Gold/Silver). The tech trade is "stretched." Diversification into real assets (metals) and defensive/cyclical equity sectors offers protection against volatility and inflation stickiness. LONG Defensives and Real Assets. Tech rally resumes, leaving diversified portfolios underperforming.
Wells Fargo advocates using volatility to buy into sectors outside of big tech, specifically naming Industrials, Utilities, and Precious Metals (Gold/Silver). The tech trade is "stretched." Diversification into real assets (metals) and defensive/cyclical equity sectors offers protection against volatility and inflation stickiness. LONG Defensives and Real Assets. Tech rally resumes, leaving diversified portfolios underperforming.
Other
YOUTUBE
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