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Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Regime Risk-on

Market Regime

RISK-ON — the model's authoritative close-of-day read. VIX 17.38 (elevated, vol firming). Breadth 63.9% (624/977) of names above their 200-EMA (healthy participation). SPY closed 733.05 — +10.5% vs its 200-EMA (663.31).

Key Macro Reads

MetricLevelRead
RegimeRISK-ONFlip from NEUTRAL
VIX17.38Elevated — vol firming
Breadth >200-EMA63.9% (624/977)Healthy participation
SPY close733.05+10.5% vs 200-EMA (663.31)

Regime Assessment

Regime flipped to RISK-ON from the prior NEUTRAL read. Calm-to-constructive tape: the model reads risk-on, the environment narrative-momentum is built for. Lean into strength, size to conviction, cut losers fast.

Research Funnel

The screen cast a 132-name universe; 22 cleared the conviction floor for deeper research. (Screening reach only — no positions, sizes, entries, stops, or P&L are disclosed.)

Status

Regime RISK-ON on the public ledger for 2026-05-06. Flipped from the prior NEUTRAL read. Entry reconstructed from the pipeline's recorded close-of-day regime state. Research only — no positions, sizes, entries, stops, or P&L.

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