John Rothe provides a summary of proactive investment strategies for today's market. He discusses stock market performance over the last week for indexes like the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Russell 2000. Rothe also analyzes sector strength over the past 10 days and international market performance. He concludes by discussing the "Trifecta" of a Santa Claus rally, positive first 5 days of the new year, and the January barometer indicating the potential stock market outcome for the full year.

1. Proactive Investment Strategies for Today’s Market
The Big Picture
January 27th, 2023
John Rothe, CMT
Founder & Chief Investment Officer
Portfolio Manager
john.rothe@riverbendinvestments.com
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2. Proactive Investment Strategies for Today’s Market
S&P 500
(last week)

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S&P 500

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NASDAQ

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Russell 2000

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Sectors (10 Day Strength)
Source: Optuma

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Indices (10 Day Strength)
Source: Optuma

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Value vs
Growth
Source: Optuma

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International
Source: Optuma

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US Dollar
Source: Optuma

11. Proactive Investment Strategies for Today’s Market
Trifecta
When stocks are down the previous year
AND…

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Trifecta
✓ Santa Claus Rally
When stocks are down the previous year…

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Trifecta
✓ Santa Claus Rally
✓ Positive “First 5 Days of the New Year”
When stocks are down the previous year…

14. Proactive Investment Strategies for Today’s Market
Trifecta
✓ Santa Claus Rally
✓ Positive “First 5 Days of the New Year”
✓ "As January goes, so goes the rest of the
year"
When stocks are down the previous year…

15. Proactive Investment Strategies for Today’s Market
Trifecta When stocks are down the previous year…
July 1953 – May 1954
August 1957 – April 1958
April 1960 – February 1961*
*source: Wikipedia

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How to Reach Me
John Rothe
Tel: 302-219-3080
john.rothe@riverbendinvestments.com
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