动量股暴跌！高盛交易员：美股“最热股票”遭遇“最大抛售”

Core Viewpoint - Momentum stocks that have led the rise in the U.S. stock market this year are experiencing a significant sell-off, indicating a shift in market dynamics and investor sentiment towards quality stocks [1][3]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - The market is undergoing a notable rotation, with significant outflows from momentum stock portfolios based on performance over the past 3, 6, and 12 months [3]. - The sell-off is particularly pronounced in speculative sectors, including heavily shorted stocks, quantum computing concepts, and unprofitable tech companies [1][3]. - Historical data suggests that the momentum factor typically underperforms from November to January, indicating that the current downtrend may not be over [5][7]. Group 2: Performance Data - High Beta 12M Winners have a year-to-date return of 60%, while Global Rare Earths have surged by 258% [4]. - Non-profitable tech stocks have seen an 83% increase, but the overall trend indicates a shift towards quality stocks as speculative assets lead the market decline [4][11]. Group 3: Investor Behavior - Investors are moving from chasing high growth to seeking certainty in fundamentals, reflecting a clear change in risk appetite amid rising market uncertainties [4][11]. - Hedge funds maintain a high exposure to momentum stocks, positioned at the 90th and 94th percentiles over the past year and five years, respectively, which could trigger a cascading sell-off if positions are unwound [7][11]. Group 4: Sector Exposure - Current momentum stocks are heavily concentrated in information technology and industrial sectors, while being short on healthcare and consumer sectors, making them vulnerable to market shifts [11][12]. - The correlation between momentum stocks and gold has increased, suggesting that macroeconomic factors influencing both asset classes may be changing [12][14]. Group 5: Market Breadth - The performance of the S&P 500 has outpaced the "X7 index" (excluding seven major tech giants) in 13 out of the last 15 years, with a 6% annualized performance difference since January 2020 [14].