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Are Growth Stocks Ready For A Rest Or Just A Nap?
Forbesยท 2025-08-15 20:50
Group 1 - The stock market rally from April-May has been primarily driven by growth stocks, with a notable focus on the MAGA 7 stocks, which experienced a loss of $1 trillion in value due to Trump's tariff plans [2] - Growth stocks have consistently outperformed market averages, with the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) and Russell 1000 Growth (IWF) showing significant gains compared to the S&P 500 [3] - The IWF has increased by 15%, while QQQ has gained just above 14%, compared to an 11% gain in SPY and only 5.5% in IWD, indicating a substantial opportunity for investors [3] Group 2 - The NDX 100 Advance/Decline line has been making new highs, with the QQQ reaching a high of $583.32 on August 14, although a divergence was noted with the A/D line forming a lower high [5] - The relative performance of QQQ completed a bottom formation on April 24, and has continued to support price action, with a drop below July lows indicating a potential shift in market leadership [6] - The ratio of iShares Russell 1000 Growth (IWF) to iShares Russell 1000 Value (IWD) has shown a strong uptrend, indicating a favorable environment for growth stocks over the past five years [9] Group 3 - The weekly ratio charts for IWF/IWD are positive, with an upside breakout above resistance noted at the end of July, although a short-term pullback may occur [10] - There are currently no warning signs from the monthly or weekly A/D lines, and low cash levels reported in the BofA Global Fund Manager Survey suggest a cautious outlook for the near term [11]