LST

NEUTRALMacro

LST

Price
$48.19
-0.21%

This is the 2026-08-12 snapshot — the signals and analysis for LST as of this single trading day.

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Score11.0Top Tier
Signals4/8 DNA2/13 Act · 0/4 Risk
SentimentNEUTRALScore: 8
Volume0.4xvs 20d avg

Analysis

The bullish thesis for the Leuthold Select Industries ETF (LST) is driven by a textbook alignment of strong technical momentum and a highly supportive 'Goldilocks' macro environment. With high yield spreads exceptionally tight and the July CPI print matching expectations, the RISK_ON regime heavily favors LST's active industry-rotation strategy, evidenced by its +2.5% relative strength versus the SPY. Furthermore, Leuthold's August 12th addition of veteran portfolio manager David Slegh bolsters the firm's active management bench, providing fundamental confirmation to the 'PERFECT_STACK' and 'STEADY_CLIMB' technical signals.

Fired Signals

ALPHA MALESTEADY CLIMBGOLDEN CROSSPERFECT STACKSELLER FATIGUEBARGAIN HUNTER

Key Takeaways

  • Actionable Thesis: Go long LST to capitalize on its steady accumulation (STEADY_CLIMB, ALPHA_MALE) and active industry-rotation alpha in a confirmed RISK_ON macro regime.
  • Key Risk: A sudden shift in the 'Goldilocks' macro narrative, such as a spike in the VIX or credit spreads, which could disrupt sector correlations.
  • What to Watch: Monitor the $45.37 structural support level and any strategic portfolio shifts initiated by the newly expanded management team [2.2.2].
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