ETF Sector Rotation: Q1 2026 Results and What the Rotation Into Q2 Reveals

After a strong close to 2025, the first quarter of 2026 brought a reminder that markets don’t move in a straight line — and that a rules-based rotation strategy is designed precisely for moments like this one. Q1 2026: Navigating a Difficult Quarter The Q1 2026 portfolio entered the quarter with $105,590 in value and […]
ETF Sector Rotation Strategy: A Full-Year Review of 2025 Performance

ETF Sector Rotation Performance for 2025 The ETF Sector Rotation strategy delivered a strong and consistent performance throughout 2025, benefiting from disciplined, rules-based allocation decisions and the ability to rotate capital into emerging areas of market leadership. Unlike static buy-and-hold approaches, this strategy dynamically reallocates exposure each quarter, selecting the five strongest ETFs from a […]
ETF Sector Review 2024 Q4

ETF Sector Rotation Strategy Performance for 2024: A Year in Review The ETF sector rotation strategy, applied throughout 2024, demonstrated a mixed performance, with a slight decline by the end of the year. The strategy revolves around selecting the five strongest exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from a pool of 28, with the goal of optimizing returns […]
ETF Sector Review 2021 Q4

On December 31, 2021, we closed our ETF Sector Portfolio for Quarter 4. Shown below are results of the ETF Sector Portfolio since inception. The 5 Funds (XLI, SLV, IWM, XLE and XLF) were Sold on the Close December 31. On Jan 3rd, 2022, 20 % of the account value will be allocated into the […]
ETF Sector Review 2021 Q2

On June 30th, 2021, we closed our ETF Sector Portfolio for Quarter 2. Shown below are results of the ETF Sector Portfolio since inception. The 5 Funds (EEM, IWM, SLV, XLE and XLF) were Sold on the Close June 30th. On July 1st, 2021, 20 % of the account value will be allocated into the […]
ETF Sector Review 2021 Q1

On March 31st, 2021, we closed our ETF Sector Portfolio for Quarter 1. Shown below are results of the ETF Sector Portfolio since inception. The 5 Funds (SPY, IWM, QQQ, SLV, and EEM) were Sold on the Close March 31st. On April 1st, 2021, 20 % of the account value will be allocated into the […]
ETF Sector Portfolio 2020 Review

We started the ETF Sector Rotation fund as an alternative to Swing Trading but also primarily for individuals with Retirement Plans (e.g. 401K). In the past, retirement plans had restrictions on what securities you could invest in but also how often one could switch. Thus, the concept of quarterly rotation was born. With respect to […]
ETF Sector Blog
Blogroll Welcome to the ETF Sector Blog At Above the Green Line, we offer periodic updates on the ETF sector strategy, focusing on how this dynamic approach to investing in exchange-traded funds is performing. Our blog posts provide timely insights, performance analysis, and detailed reports to keep you informed on the latest ETF trends and […]