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Construction Special TradesIndustrials6 16.7% +16.7 pp $1.47K $46.53M -$46.52M 2 66.7% 33.3% 83.3% +33.3 pp 100.0% +0.0 pp 30.4% +7.8 pp 80.0% 2.9% −0.1 pp Insiders buying broadlyGrowth acceleratingMargins improvingFastest expected growthHigh qualityScreen →
Apparel StoresConsumer Discretionary9 0.0% +0.0 pp $0 $21.5M -$21.5M 0 77.8% 77.8% 11.1% −55.6 pp 87.5% +25.0 pp 7.1% −1.0 pp 100.0% 8.3% −0.0 pp Active managers addingMargins improvingHigh qualityHeavily shortedScreen →
EducationConsumer Discretionary8 12.5% +12.5 pp $334.71K $19.46M -$19.13M 0 50.0% 87.5% 75.0% +50.0 pp 87.5% +0.0 pp 6.8% −0.2 pp 60.0% 7.2% +1.4 pp Active funds addingGrowth acceleratingMargins improvingHeavily shortedScreen →
Homebuilding & General ContractorsConsumer Discretionary16 18.8% +12.5 pp $1.98M $227.66M -$225.69M 4 81.3% 73.3% 66.7% +20.0 pp 20.0% +3.3 pp -2.2% +0.3 pp 66.7% 5.8% +0.5 pp Insiders buying broadlyActive managers addingConviction funds buyingGrowth acceleratingScreen →
Lumber & Wood ProductsMaterials7 14.3% +0.0 pp $2.02M $5.4M -$3.39M 3 71.4% 100.0% 71.4% +0.0 pp 14.3% −14.3 pp 0.1% +1.6 pp 33.3% 5.3% −3.1 pp Active managers addingActive funds addingConviction funds buyingGrowth acceleratingScreen →
Airlines & Air TransportationIndustrials11 9.1% +9.1 pp $1M $57.39M -$56.39M 3 80.0% 60.0% 80.0% −10.0 pp 40.0% −10.0 pp 11.3% +1.4 pp 30.0% 5.1% −1.1 pp Active managers addingConviction funds buyingGrowth acceleratingScreen →
Brokers, Exchanges & Asset ManagersFinancials45 8.9% −8.9 pp $802.84K $240.77M -$239.97M 4 37.8% 68.2% 55.8% −4.7 pp 62.5% +8.0 pp 15.9% +4.2 pp 76.5% 3.6% −0.3 pp Conviction funds buyingFastest expected growthHigh qualityScreen →
Communications EquipmentInformation Technology8 0.0% +0.0 pp $0 $30.63M -$30.63M 0 50.0% 87.5% 50.0% +0.0 pp 87.5% +12.5 pp 11.8% −10.5 pp 50.0% 4.0% −0.0 pp Active funds addingMargins improvingFastest expected growthScreen →
Computers & PeripheralsInformation Technology25 4.0% +0.0 pp $50.6K $1.15B -$1.15B 5 64.0% 50.0% 52.0% −24.0 pp 73.9% +4.3 pp 11.6% +3.4 pp 76.2% 4.9% −0.5 pp Conviction funds buyingFastest expected growthHigh qualityScreen →
Holding & Investment OfficesFinancials5 20.0% +0.0 pp $1.86K $313.9K -$312.04K 0 60.0% 100.0% 40.0% −60.0 pp 50.0% +0.0 pp 21.3% +6.9 pp 66.7% 6.3% −0.9 pp Insiders buying broadlyActive funds addingFastest expected growthScreen →
InstrumentsHealth Care5 20.0% +0.0 pp $1.88M $3.6M -$1.72M 0 60.0% 60.0% 20.0% −20.0 pp 60.0% +0.0 pp 11.4% +2.2 pp 33.3% 7.5% −2.7 pp Insiders buying broadlyFastest expected growthHeavily shortedScreen →
Insurance BrokersFinancials11 18.2% −27.3 pp $6.65M $32.61M -$25.96M 1 90.9% 54.5% 45.5% +0.0 pp 42.9% −14.3 pp 9.4% +0.6 pp 83.3% 3.2% +0.1 pp Insiders buying broadlyActive managers addingHigh qualityScreen →
Metal MiningMaterials5 0.0% −40.0 pp $0 $10.23M -$10.23M 1 80.0% 80.0% 40.0% −20.0 pp 50.0% +0.0 pp 23.5% +0.0 pp 50.0% 5.4% −0.1 pp Active managers addingActive funds addingFastest expected growthScreen →
Primary MetalsMaterials16 6.3% −6.3 pp $99.97K $100.45M -$100.35M 0 75.0% 68.8% 81.3% +12.5 pp 50.0% −10.0 pp 11.7% +2.5 pp 61.5% 4.0% +0.4 pp Active managers addingGrowth acceleratingFastest expected growthScreen →
RestaurantsConsumer Discretionary17 17.6% +0.0 pp $693.36K $68.22M -$67.53M 0 58.8% 47.1% 41.2% −21.3 pp 58.8% −11.8 pp 8.5% −0.5 pp 68.8% 10.1% +2.1 pp Insiders buying broadlyHigh qualityHeavily shortedScreen →
Semiconductors & Electronic ComponentsInformation Technology58 6.9% +1.7 pp $11.98M $1.24B -$1.23B 8 55.2% 50.0% 69.0% −3.4 pp 57.9% +16.8 pp 14.5% +2.7 pp 50.0% 5.3% +0.9 pp Conviction funds buyingGrowth acceleratingFastest expected growthScreen →
SoftwareInformation Technology53 5.7% −7.5 pp $2.05M $321.44M -$319.39M 5 54.7% 52.0% 41.5% −24.5 pp 90.4% +1.9 pp 12.8% −0.6 pp 52.6% 5.9% −0.2 pp Conviction funds buyingMargins improvingFastest expected growthScreen →
Transportation EquipmentIndustrials6 16.7% +16.7 pp $1.44M $1.82M -$380.5K 0 83.3% 66.7% 50.0% +0.0 pp 50.0% +0.0 pp -6.8% +3.2 pp 0.0% 8.1% +0.6 pp Insiders buying broadlyActive managers addingHeavily shortedScreen →
Water TransportationIndustrials8 0.0% −12.5 pp $0 $18.99M -$18.99M 1 62.5% 87.5% 62.5% −12.5 pp 87.5% +25.0 pp 9.3% −2.8 pp 75.0% 4.6% +0.0 pp Active funds addingMargins improvingHigh qualityScreen →
Amusement & RecreationConsumer Discretionary15 13.3% −6.7 pp $641.09K $1.1B -$1.1B 1 73.3% 78.6% 46.7% −20.0 pp 64.3% −4.9 pp 10.2% −3.9 pp 53.8% 7.0% +1.7 pp Active managers addingActive funds addingScreen →
ApparelConsumer Discretionary10 40.0% +20.0 pp $3.01M $19.75M -$16.75M 1 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% −30.0 pp 40.0% −10.0 pp 2.0% −1.1 pp 62.5% 11.2% +1.8 pp Insiders buying broadlyHeavily shortedScreen →
BeveragesConsumer Staples12 16.7% +8.3 pp $2.08M $19.33M -$17.25M 1 41.7% 50.0% 33.3% −25.0 pp 66.7% −8.3 pp 6.9% −1.0 pp 77.8% 5.5% +0.6 pp Insiders buying broadlyHigh qualityScreen →
Building Materials & Garden RetailConsumer Discretionary7 14.3% +0.0 pp $652.39K $27.13M -$26.47M 2 71.4% 57.1% 71.4% +0.0 pp 16.7% +0.0 pp 3.7% +0.1 pp 66.7% 3.0% +0.2 pp Active managers addingGrowth acceleratingScreen →
Business ServicesIndustrials52 21.1% +3.8 pp $22.03M $187.15M -$165.12M 9 53.8% 78.0% 41.2% −17.6 pp 72.9% −3.7 pp 11.2% +0.3 pp 58.7% 5.2% −0.3 pp Insiders buying broadlyConviction funds buyingScreen →
CommunicationsCommunication Services5 0.0% +0.0 pp $0 $41.48M -$41.48M 0 60.0% 80.0% 40.0% +20.0 pp 40.0% +0.0 pp 6.4% +2.3 pp 0.0% 8.6% −0.5 pp Active funds addingHeavily shortedScreen →
Consumer & Commercial LendingFinancials13 7.7% +0.0 pp $1.72K $29.26M -$29.26M 1 46.2% 69.2% 30.0% +0.0 pp 83.3% +16.7 pp 5.8% −1.5 pp 28.6% 8.5% −1.0 pp Margins improvingHeavily shortedScreen →
Fabricated Metal ProductsIndustrials20 0.0% −15.0 pp $0 $44.12M -$44.12M 0 50.0% 80.0% 60.0% −5.0 pp 68.8% +6.3 pp 6.5% +0.6 pp 75.0% 3.1% −0.2 pp Active funds addingHigh qualityScreen →
General Merchandise StoresConsumer Staples12 0.0% −8.3 pp $0 $23.11M -$23.11M 1 58.3% 50.0% 36.4% −38.6 pp 83.3% +16.7 pp 8.2% +1.0 pp 100.0% 5.2% +0.1 pp Margins improvingHigh qualityScreen →
Heavy ConstructionIndustrials10 20.0% −20.0 pp $600.9K $2.48M -$1.88M 1 70.0% 40.0% 40.0% −30.0 pp 66.7% −11.1 pp 24.5% +2.1 pp 44.4% 5.7% +0.3 pp Insiders buying broadlyFastest expected growthScreen →
Hotels & LodgingConsumer Discretionary18 0.0% +0.0 pp $0 $31.96M -$31.96M 0 50.0% 53.3% 27.8% −16.7 pp 25.0% +6.3 pp 3.9% −1.9 pp 73.3% 8.1% +0.4 pp High qualityHeavily shortedScreen →
IT Services & Data ProcessingInformation Technology43 9.3% −9.3 pp $1.21M $331.43M -$330.23M 7 51.2% 61.9% 46.5% −2.3 pp 70.0% −12.5 pp 6.8% −1.3 pp 69.0% 6.8% −1.4 pp Conviction funds buyingHigh qualityScreen →
Industrial MachineryIndustrials59 22.0% +5.1 pp $5.12M $248.35M -$243.23M 3 57.9% 72.4% 63.2% −7.0 pp 46.2% −1.9 pp 6.9% +0.6 pp 50.0% 4.2% −0.3 pp Insiders buying broadlyConviction funds buyingScreen →
Measuring & Laboratory InstrumentsInformation Technology31 9.7% +6.5 pp $1.44M $478.89M -$477.46M 3 71.0% 77.4% 64.5% −9.7 pp 55.6% +3.6 pp 6.2% +0.1 pp 34.6% 4.8% −0.5 pp Active managers addingConviction funds buyingScreen →
Miscellaneous RetailConsumer Discretionary14 7.1% −7.1 pp $5.09M $12.15M -$7.06M 2 57.1% 71.4% 50.0% −28.6 pp 57.1% +14.3 pp 7.0% +1.3 pp 83.3% 8.8% +0.9 pp High qualityHeavily shortedScreen →
Multi-UtilitiesUtilities17 17.6% +11.8 pp $148.22K $2.6M -$2.45M 0 47.1% 35.3% 31.3% −6.3 pp 80.0% +1.4 pp 2.5% −2.3 pp 0.0% 4.1% +0.3 pp Insiders buying broadlyMargins improvingScreen →
Oil & Gas ProducersEnergy26 15.4% −3.9 pp $1.99M $57.92M -$55.92M 1 38.5% 69.2% 72.0% +4.0 pp 4.5% +4.5 pp 21.2% +15.9 pp 52.2% 6.5% +0.3 pp Growth acceleratingFastest expected growthScreen →
Petroleum RefiningEnergy11 9.1% −9.1 pp $50K $410.71M -$410.66M 1 20.0% 63.6% 90.9% +0.0 pp 22.2% +22.2 pp 21.8% +22.7 pp 66.7% 3.1% −0.7 pp Growth acceleratingFastest expected growthScreen →
Pharmaceuticals & BiotechnologyHealth Care61 6.6% −3.3 pp $4.55M $229.82M -$225.27M 6 60.7% 51.7% 57.4% +18.0 pp 49.0% −2.9 pp 11.2% +0.5 pp 45.5% 8.4% −0.3 pp Conviction funds buyingHeavily shortedScreen →
Printing & PublishingCommunication Services5 0.0% +0.0 pp $0 $17.05M -$17.05M 1 40.0% 100.0% 40.0% +0.0 pp 75.0% +0.0 pp -2.9% −2.4 pp 33.3% 8.8% +0.9 pp Active funds addingHeavily shortedScreen →
Property & Casualty InsuranceFinancials27 14.8% −7.4 pp $789.73K $57.59M -$56.8M 4 55.6% 59.3% 44.4% −3.7 pp 100.0% +33.3 pp 7.7% +0.1 pp — 2.8% +0.2 pp Conviction funds buyingMargins improvingScreen →
Rubber & Plastics ProductsMaterials11 9.1% +9.1 pp $612.57K $9.54M -$8.93M 3 54.5% 54.5% 72.7% +18.2 pp 77.8% +11.1 pp 5.7% +0.1 pp 62.5% 5.7% +1.3 pp Conviction funds buyingGrowth acceleratingScreen →
Stone, Clay, Glass & ConcreteMaterials5 0.0% −20.0 pp $0 $1.7M -$1.7M 1 100.0% 80.0% 60.0% −20.0 pp — 4.7% +2.5 pp 33.3% 3.8% −0.7 pp Active managers addingActive funds addingScreen →
TelecommunicationsCommunication Services6 16.7% +0.0 pp $613K $3.1M -$2.49M 0 33.3% 40.0% 16.7% −16.7 pp 80.0% +0.0 pp 3.6% +1.6 pp 16.7% 3.1% −0.0 pp Insiders buying broadlyMargins improvingScreen →
Wholesale – Durable GoodsIndustrials23 8.7% −4.9 pp $1.2M $27.79M -$26.59M 3 50.0% 81.8% 63.6% −7.8 pp 23.8% +0.0 pp 6.0% +1.4 pp 57.9% 4.6% +0.5 pp Active funds addingConviction funds buyingScreen →
Aerospace & DefenseIndustrials27 11.1% +3.7 pp $2.18M $100.84M -$98.65M 2 51.8% 51.8% 50.0% −7.7 pp 75.0% +17.1 pp 11.9% −0.4 pp 47.6% 2.7% −0.0 pp Fastest expected growthScreen →
Auto Dealers & Gas StationsConsumer Discretionary17 11.8% −11.8 pp $2.05M $18.09M -$16.05M 2 47.1% 52.9% 82.3% +1.1 pp 21.4% +7.1 pp 5.3% +2.7 pp 64.3% 6.2% −0.2 pp Growth acceleratingScreen →
Broadcasting & CableCommunication Services9 11.1% −11.1 pp $10.27M $12.51M -$2.23M 2 44.4% 66.7% 22.2% −27.8 pp 66.7% +0.0 pp 9.2% +9.2 pp 20.0% 7.9% +0.4 pp Heavily shortedScreen →
Electric UtilitiesUtilities25 16.0% +12.0 pp $1.74M $2.84M -$1.1M 2 48.0% 64.0% 33.3% −16.7 pp 78.3% +0.0 pp 4.3% −1.7 pp 4.0% 5.2% +0.3 pp Margins improvingScreen →
Food ProductsConsumer Staples24 16.7% −16.7 pp $1.82M $16.34M -$14.52M 2 37.5% 54.2% 29.2% −36.0 pp 31.8% −4.5 pp 1.5% −1.4 pp 25.0% 5.1% −0.3 pp Insiders buying broadlyScreen →
Furniture & FixturesConsumer Discretionary5 20.0% +0.0 pp $1.89M $670.15K $1.22M 1 40.0% 60.0% 20.0% +0.0 pp 20.0% +0.0 pp 2.0% −5.7 pp 0.0% 5.9% +0.1 pp Insiders buying broadlyScreen →
Insurance CarriersFinancials10 0.0% −30.0 pp $0 $11.72M -$11.72M 0 40.0% 80.0% 40.0% −10.0 pp — 10.8% +0.7 pp — 4.4% +0.7 pp Active funds addingScreen →
Nonmetallic Minerals MiningMaterials6 0.0% +0.0 pp $0 $7.13M -$7.13M 0 83.3% 66.7% 50.0% −33.3 pp 66.7% −16.7 pp 10.8% +2.2 pp 50.0% 5.4% +0.0 pp Active managers addingScreen →
Oilfield ServicesEnergy10 10.0% +10.0 pp $250.01K $15.86M -$15.61M 0 30.0% 70.0% 80.0% +20.0 pp 33.3% +0.0 pp 4.5% −0.5 pp 22.2% 6.9% −0.5 pp Growth acceleratingScreen →
Real EstateReal Estate15 13.3% +6.7 pp $1.15M $129.02M -$127.87M 1 86.7% 62.5% 57.1% −4.4 pp 63.6% +9.1 pp 10.6% −0.1 pp 27.3% 5.6% +0.6 pp Active managers addingScreen →
Real Estate Investment TrustsReal Estate92 16.3% −5.4 pp $29.24M $36.27M -$7.03M 3 46.7% 36.8% 53.6% −1.3 pp 53.8% +1.5 pp 7.5% +0.1 pp 13.4% 5.4% +1.0 pp Conviction funds buyingScreen →
StaffingIndustrials6 0.0% −33.3 pp $0 $278.29K -$278.29K 0 50.0% 66.7% 33.3% −33.3 pp 16.7% +0.0 pp -2.8% −0.3 pp 50.0% 8.9% −1.2 pp Heavily shortedScreen →
Transportation ServicesIndustrials10 0.0% +0.0 pp $0 $9.44M -$9.44M 0 55.6% 88.9% 50.0% −50.0 pp 55.6% +0.0 pp 8.7% +1.0 pp 42.9% 6.2% −0.2 pp Active funds addingScreen →
Trucking & WarehousingIndustrials11 0.0% −9.1 pp $0 $25.97M -$25.97M 1 45.5% 72.7% 100.0% +9.1 pp 0.0% +0.0 pp 5.4% +7.5 pp 50.0% 4.4% +0.2 pp Growth acceleratingScreen →
Water UtilitiesUtilities6 0.0% +0.0 pp $0 $488.28K -$488.28K 0 66.7% 50.0% 50.0% +0.0 pp 80.0% +0.0 pp 8.2% −0.2 pp 0.0% 4.2% +0.1 pp Margins improvingScreen →
Wholesale – Nondurable GoodsIndustrials16 12.5% +0.0 pp $1.31M $85.32M -$84.02M 3 43.8% 62.5% 50.0% −18.8 pp 57.1% +7.1 pp 4.3% −0.7 pp 50.0% 6.0% +1.4 pp Conviction funds buyingScreen →
Banks & Savings InstitutionsFinancials101 13.9% −3.0 pp $4.19M $121.93M -$117.74M 0 46.5% 72.3% 54.0% +5.4 pp — 9.5% +0.8 pp — 5.1% +0.5 pp Screen →
ChemicalsMaterials34 14.7% +8.8 pp $1.29M $29.87M -$28.58M 2 38.2% 67.7% 61.8% −20.6 pp 48.0% +0.0 pp 3.6% +0.1 pp 27.3% 4.2% −0.2 pp Screen →
Electrical EquipmentIndustrials15 6.7% −13.3 pp $22.07K $8.41M -$8.39M 1 53.3% 46.7% 60.0% −6.7 pp 58.3% +8.3 pp 7.1% +1.1 pp 66.7% 5.2% +0.1 pp Screen →
Engineering, Research & Management ServicesIndustrials17 5.9% −11.8 pp $12.6K $215.87M -$215.86M 1 47.1% 52.9% 52.9% −5.9 pp 56.3% −6.3 pp 6.9% −1.7 pp 60.0% 5.7% −1.0 pp Screen →
Gas UtilitiesUtilities18 11.1% −5.6 pp $268.59K $7.56M -$7.29M 1 64.7% 52.9% 60.0% +53.3 pp 64.3% +7.2 pp 7.4% −0.6 pp 11.8% 4.3% +0.3 pp Screen →
Health Care ServicesHealth Care27 7.4% −7.4 pp $276.35K $123.14M -$122.86M 1 44.4% 74.1% 59.3% +11.1 pp 60.9% +0.0 pp 8.7% +0.3 pp 65.0% 5.2% −0.4 pp Screen →
Health Insurance & Managed CareHealth Care12 0.0% −16.7 pp $0 $12.06M -$12.06M 2 66.7% 75.0% 50.0% +16.7 pp 33.3% +0.0 pp 6.9% −1.1 pp 37.5% 2.7% −0.0 pp Screen →
Household & Personal ProductsConsumer Staples12 8.3% −8.3 pp $1.02M $63.03M -$62.01M 0 50.0% 50.0% 58.3% +16.7 pp 27.3% +0.0 pp 2.5% −2.7 pp 50.0% 3.8% −0.0 pp Screen →
Life InsuranceFinancials12 0.0% +0.0 pp $0 $37.58M -$37.58M 0 58.3% 75.0% 54.5% +12.9 pp — 9.4% +2.7 pp — 3.7% +0.1 pp Screen →
Medical Devices & SuppliesHealth Care39 10.3% −7.7 pp $10.21M $179.86M -$169.66M 2 53.8% 60.5% 35.9% −17.9 pp 68.4% +0.0 pp 9.5% +0.4 pp 43.8% 6.3% −0.0 pp Screen →
Miscellaneous ManufacturingConsumer Discretionary8 0.0% −12.5 pp $0 $10.13M -$10.13M 0 25.0% 62.5% 62.5% +0.0 pp 62.5% +25.0 pp 7.7% +1.5 pp 57.1% 5.3% −0.5 pp Screen →
Motor Vehicles & PartsConsumer Discretionary26 11.5% −3.8 pp $8.85M $27.81M -$18.96M 2 65.4% 61.5% 34.6% −13.4 pp 42.9% −4.8 pp 2.8% −0.9 pp 44.4% 5.7% +0.2 pp Screen →
Paper & PackagingMaterials9 11.1% −11.1 pp $249.45K $12.33M -$12.08M 1 55.6% 55.6% 55.6% −22.2 pp 25.0% −25.0 pp 0.6% −1.5 pp 33.3% 7.2% +1.1 pp Screen →

Source: SEC EDGAR (Forms 4, 10-Q, 10-K, 13F, N-PORT) and FINRA short interest. Aggregated by Hand of the Market from each company's filings and the latest fund filings; fund signals are as of the funds' latest reports, so they lag by up to a quarter.

Not investment advice. These signals are starting points for research, not recommendations. Data may contain errors or lag the filings.