October 20, 2025
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Good morning! In today’s issue, we’ll dig into another investment strategy you can implement. Along the way, you’ll find insights you can put to work immediately.
— Ryan Rincon, Founder at The Wealth Wagon Inc.
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Investing Snapshot
🎯 1. Weekly Theme: Sector Rotation Strategy
As volatility cools and equities regain footing, professional investors are shifting gears — rotating capital between sectors rather than exiting markets entirely. This week’s strategy is all about identifying where the money is flowing next and positioning yourself before the crowd.
🌍 2. Why This Matters
Markets are stabilizing: The VIX plunged 17% on Friday — a sign that fear is fading and selectivity is back.
Macro catalysts ahead: With earnings season heating up and the Fed hinting at eventual rate cuts, leadership within the market is about to reshuffle.
Early movers win: Sector rotation tends to start quietly before it shows up in index performance. Catching the first signs gives you an edge on timing and entry points.
⚙️ 3. The Strategy: How to Spot & Play Sector Rotation
Sector rotation is the art of following where institutional money is going — from overbought areas to undervalued or rising ones.
Here’s how to apply it this week:
Track the Flows
Watch ETFs like SPY (S&P 500), XLK (Tech), XLF (Financials), XLE (Energy), and XLV (Healthcare) for changing volume trends.
Rising relative strength (RS) vs. the S&P 500 is often the first clue of leadership shift.
Identify Momentum Crossovers
Look for sectors bouncing off multi-week lows with strong RSI recovery. Financials, Consumer Discretionary, and Energy are worth watching right now.
Rotate Gradually
Don’t dump your winners — trim, don’t time. Rebalance 10–15% of your portfolio toward rising sectors instead of making all-or-nothing bets.
Pair Offense with Defense
Combine cyclical plays (tech, retail) with stabilizers (utilities, healthcare) to smooth returns through volatility.
⚖️ 4. Risk vs. Reward
✅ Potential Rewards:
Capture early momentum in sectors about to outperform.
Improve portfolio efficiency and reduce drawdowns by anticipating shifts instead of reacting to them.
⚠️ Risks:
Timing errors can lead to “chasing” sectors late in their run.
Over-rotation can increase trading costs and reduce diversification benefits.
Sudden macro shocks (Fed comments, geopolitical events) can reverse flows quickly.
Bottom Line: The goal isn’t to guess perfectly — it’s to adapt faster than the average investor.
🚀 5. How to Take Action
Beginner Investors:
Focus on broad ETFs (like SPY, QQQ, or VOO) and add one or two sector ETFs you believe in (e.g., XLF or XLE). Keep allocations small (under 10%).
Intermediate Investors:
Track weekly sector performance relative to the S&P 500. Gradually rotate 15–25% of your holdings toward sectors showing consistent inflows and improving relative strength.
Advanced Investors:
Use ratio charts (e.g., XLF/SPY) and sector rotation models to fine-tune entries. Hedge sector exposure using index futures or options spreads during uncertain periods.
🧭 Final Thought
Market leadership is changing — quietly, but decisively. The investors who thrive this quarter won’t just hold through it — they’ll pivot strategically. Stay alert, stay balanced, and rotate with intent.
That’s All For Today
I hope you enjoyed today’s issue of The Wealth Wagon. If you have any questions regarding today’s issue or future issues feel free to reply to this email and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Come back tomorrow for another market update, and snapshot. I hope to see you. 🤙
— Ryan Rincon, CEO and Founder at The Wealth Wagon Inc.
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