Roth Capital Partners signaled a cautious stance on equities heading into the second quarter, citing persistent geopolitical tensions and elevated cross-asset volatility. The firm noted that while the S&P 500 ( SP500 ) has recently attempted a rebound, reclaiming its 200-day moving average remains a critical test for confirming a durable uptrend. Until broader trend indicators strengthen, Roth vie...
Roth Capital Partners signaled a cautious stance on equities heading into the second quarter, citing persistent geopolitical tensions and elevated cross-asset volatility. The firm noted that while the S&P 500 ( SP500 ) has recently attempted a rebound, reclaiming its 200-day moving average remains a critical test for confirming a durable uptrend. Until broader trend indicators strengthen, Roth views the recent market recovery as part of an oversold correction rather than the start of a sustained bullish phase. As a result, the firm is maintaining a defensive and selective sector positioning. Roth is currently overweight energy, materials, and utilities, favoring areas tied to commodities and defensive demand. At the same time, it holds a neutral outlook on consumer staples, industrials, technology, health care, and real estate. Meanwhile, the firm is underweight communication services, consumer discretionary, and financials, reflecting a more cautious view on economically sensitive and rate-dependent sectors. Communication Services ETFs: ( XLC ), ( VOX ), ( IYZ ), ( RSPC ), and ( XTL ). Consumer Discretionary ETFs: ( XLY ), ( VCR ), ( FXD ), ( FDIS ), ( RSPD ), and ( RXI ). Consumer Staples ETFs: ( XLP ), ( VDC ), ( IYK ), ( FSTA ), ( KXI ), and ( RSPS ). Energy ETFs: ( XLE ), ( VDE ), ( XOP ), ( OIH ), ( AMLP ), and ( IXC ). Financials ETFs: ( XLF ), ( VFH ), ( IYF ), ( FNCL ), ( IYG ), and ( FXO ). Health Care ETFs: ( XLV ), ( VHT ), ( IHI ), ( IXJ ), ( IYH ), ( FHLC ), and ( FXH ). Industrials ETFs: ( XLI ), ( VIS ), ( FXR ), ( IYJ ), ( FIDU ), and ( RSPN ). Materials ETFs: ( XLB ), ( VAW ), ( IYM ), ( FXZ ), ( MXI ), and ( RSPM ). Real Estate ETFs: ( VNQ ), ( XLRE ), ( IYR ), ( USRT ), and ( HOMZ ). Tech ETFs: ( VGT ), ( XLK ), ( IYW ), ( FTEC ), ( IXN ), and ( RSPT ). Utilities ETFs: ( XLU ), ( VPU ), ( FUTY ), ( IDU ), ( FXU ), and ( JXI ). More on markets Apollo breaks down gold’s surge and sudden pullback JPMorgan CEO calls for “stronger” US, boost military,...