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Factor Friday | Thematic Edition: Value Leads the Scoreboard, AI Reclaims the Tape

AI, Analysis, Cyber, Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Technology, Thematic Insights / Patrick Torbert / AIQ, AMLP, ARKQ, BAI, BOTZ, CGDV, DGRO, FCG, ICLN, IGV, KOPX, MLPX, MTUM, OIH, PAVE, PDP, POWR, QCLN, ROBO, SCHD, SKYY, SPMO, VIG, VYM, XOOP

For thematic ETF investors, the better question is not “Growth or Value?” It is which Growth, and which Value? The Growth side is AI infrastructure, semiconductors, software, robotics, and momentum. The Value side is dividend income, legacy energy, infrastructure, and selected real-asset exposure. The data argues for a barbell: participate in the AI-led rebound, but do not ignore the rate-and-inflation regime that put Value ahead in the first place.

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AIQ, AMLP, ARKQ, BAI, BOTZ, CGDV, DGRO, FCG, ICLN, IGV, KOPX, MLPX, MTUM, OIH, PAVE, PDP, POWR, QCLN, ROBO, SCHD, SKYY, SPMO, VIG, VYM, XOOP

Thematic ETF Daily Trading Outlook

Daily Trading Outlook / Patrick Torbert / CLOU, CNBS, IGV, ITB, LABU, MSOS, NLR, SKYY, WCLD, XSW

Software, cloud and AI-adjacent technology regained leadership, while biotech, housing, cannabis, uranium and gold miners lagged as Monday’s setup turned more cautious around Middle East risk, oil, rates and post-rally positioning.

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CLOU, CNBS, IGV, ITB, LABU, MSOS, NLR, SKYY, WCLD, XSW

Kaleidoscope Thematic Equity Model Portfolio — May Attribution Update

Strategies and Models / Patrick Torbert / AIQ, ARKF, CIBR, DRIV, FDN, GBTC, GRID, NANR, SKYY, SMH, TAN, URA

The Kaleidoscope Thematic Equity Model’s May attribution update shows a strong rebound led by Technology Themes, as AI, semiconductors, blockchain, cloud, and fintech exposures offset weaker commodity attribution while preserving meaningful year-to-date outperformance versus the SPY benchmark

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AIQ, ARKF, CIBR, DRIV, FDN, GBTC, GRID, NANR, SKYY, SMH, TAN, URA

Thematic ETF Perspective: OpenAI Risk Is a Rotation Signal, Not a Reason to Exit AI

AI, Analysis / Patrick Torbert / AIQ, CHAT, CLOU, IGV, IYW, SKYY, SMH, SOXX, VGT, WCLD, XLK

The latest OpenAI reporting should change how investors express AI exposure through thematic ETFs. It does not invalidate the AI infrastructure cycle, but it does raise the bar for ETF selection. The key question is no longer simply whether a fund has AI exposure. It is whether that exposure is tied to broad-based AI infrastructure

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AIQ, CHAT, CLOU, IGV, IYW, SKYY, SMH, SOXX, VGT, WCLD, XLK

Thematic ETF Daily Trading Outlook

Daily Trading Outlook / Patrick Torbert / CLOU, DBA, GLD, HACK, IGV, SKYY, SLV, WCLD, XLP, XLU

The 4/14 setup points to a thematic market where software, AI infrastructure, and high-beta growth are reasserting leadership on positioning and compute demand, while defensive sectors and select consumer exposures are lagging as investors rotate back into risk-on trades.

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CLOU, DBA, GLD, HACK, IGV, SKYY, SLV, WCLD, XLP, XLU

Thematic ETF Daily Trading Outlook

Daily Trading Outlook / Patrick Torbert / ARKK, COPX, FINX, IGV, OIH, SKYY, URA, WCLD, XME, XOP

The 4/13 setup points to a thematic market where energy, commodities, and real assets are regaining leadership on renewed geopolitical risk, while software, fintech, and rate-sensitive growth themes remain under pressure as AI disruption and macro uncertainty reprice risk.

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ARKK, COPX, FINX, IGV, OIH, SKYY, URA, WCLD, XME, XOP

Thematic ETF Daily Trading Outlook

Daily Trading Outlook / Patrick Torbert / BOTZ, CLOU, COPX, DBA, GDX, IGV, SKYY, SMH, URA, XLE

Relief rally meets reality: AI and growth reassert leadership as oil volatility eases, but geopolitics quickly re-tightening keeps the market in a fragile “oil up = risk off” regime.

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BOTZ, CLOU, COPX, DBA, GDX, IGV, SKYY, SMH, URA, XLE

Thematic ETF Daily Trading Outlook

Daily Trading Outlook / Patrick Torbert / GDX, GLD, IDNA, KOPX, SBIO, SILJ, SKYY, SLV, WCLD, WGMI, XBI, XSW

February 24, 2026 Investment Summary U.S. equities sold off sharply Monday with the Dow (-1.66%), S&P 500 (-1.04%), Nasdaq (-1.13%) and Russell 2000 (-1.61%) closing near session lows. Defensive sectors outperformed (Staples +1.46%, Healthcare +1.15%, Utilities +0.72%) while Financials (-3.33%) and Consumer Discretionary (-2.15%) led declines. The 10Y yield fell 5 bp to 4.03% and

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GDX, GLD, IDNA, KOPX, SBIO, SILJ, SKYY, SLV, WCLD, WGMI, XBI, XSW

Thematic ETF Daily Trading Update

Daily Trading Outlook / Patrick Torbert / ARKX, AWAY, BUG, CLOU, CRPT, GDX, GLD, IGV, KOPX, NLR, OGIG, PNQI, SILJ, SKYY, SLV, TAN, URA, URNM, WCLD, XSW

Tuesday, Feb 4, 2026 S&P 500 futures +0.1% early Wednesday, reversing some initial weakness after Tuesday’s pullback. The overnight setup keeps the market’s focus on AI/tech earnings (GOOGL-US tonight; AMZN-US tomorrow) and macro prints that can validate (or challenge) the “run-it-hot” growth narrative that re-emerged after Monday’s strong ISM manufacturing surprise. ADP private payrolls, ISM

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ARKX, AWAY, BUG, CLOU, CRPT, GDX, GLD, IGV, KOPX, NLR, OGIG, PNQI, SILJ, SKYY, SLV, TAN, URA, URNM, WCLD, XSW

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