Week in Review: Feb 6 - Feb 14, 2026

Performance Snapshot

This week AlphaWizzard delivered a solid +2.7% return, significantly outperforming both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq which declined -1.3% each. Year-to-date, we're up +14.7% compared to the S&P 500's flat performance and the Nasdaq's -2.0% decline, demonstrating the power of our systematic approach. Since inception in November 2025, our +24.2% return has substantially outpaced benchmarks while maintaining disciplined risk management with a -6.2% maximum drawdown.

The F1 Dashboard

We remain in ACCELERATING mode with 83% equity exposure, unchanged from last week. This positioning reflects our systematic signals indicating favorable market conditions for risk-taking. Like an F1 driver maintaining steady pressure on the accelerator through a fast section of track, we're staying committed to our current exposure level while our models continue to identify attractive opportunities across multiple sectors.

Market Radar

Markets faced headwinds this week as investors grappled with mixed economic signals and sector rotation dynamics. The broader indices struggled to find direction, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declining -1.3%, reflecting uncertainty around Fed policy expectations and corporate earnings guidance. Geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns continued to weigh on sentiment, creating a challenging backdrop for growth-oriented sectors.

Sector performance was notably divergent, with Basic Materials leading the charge at +3.5% as commodity prices strengthened on supply concerns and infrastructure spending optimism. Technology faced pressure despite some individual bright spots, while Industrials showed mixed results amid trade policy uncertainties. Healthcare remained resilient, while Consumer Defensive stocks posted modest gains as investors sought stability.

Looking ahead, market sentiment appears cautious as participants await key economic data and corporate guidance updates. The upcoming Presidents' Day holiday will shorten the trading week, potentially leading to lower volumes and increased volatility as positions are adjusted ahead of the break.

Under the Hood

Top Contributors

Laggards

Sector Performance

Here's how the major sectors performed this week and how our stock picks in each sector compared to the sector ETFs:

*Our Return is the weighted average of portfolio holdings in each sector. Contribution shows impact on total portfolio return.

Our sector selection proved highly effective this week, with our Basic Materials holdings delivering +7.2% versus the sector ETF's +3.5%, contributing a substantial +2.6% to portfolio returns. Technology was another standout, where our picks gained +3.4% while the sector ETF declined -1.1%, adding +1.3% to performance. However, our Industrial holdings underperformed significantly at -3.8% versus the sector's +0.6% gain, creating a -0.6% drag on returns. The strong outperformance in our two largest sector allocations more than offset the Industrial weakness, demonstrating the value of our stock selection methodology even during challenging market conditions.

Pit Stop

This week we're spotlighting our top performer that exemplifies the power of systematic stock selection in identifying breakout opportunities.

IAG - IAMGOLD

Week: +13.1% | MTD: +19.0% | 6M: +161.5%

IAG emerged as our top contributor this week with a stellar +13.1% gain, adding +0.7% to portfolio performance. The stock has been on an exceptional run, up +19.0% month-to-date and an impressive +161.5% over the past six months. This tremendous momentum reflects the company's strong operational execution and favorable industry dynamics. Our systematic models identified IAG's compelling technical and fundamental characteristics early in its uptrend, allowing us to capture significant alpha as the market recognized its value proposition.

Week Ahead

The upcoming week will be shortened by the Presidents' Day holiday and features several key economic releases that could influence market direction and Fed policy expectations.

Portfolio Earnings

Market Holidays

Key Events

Friday's economic data dump will be particularly important, with inflation expectations and GDPNow readings potentially influencing Fed policy outlook. The shortened trading week may create lower volumes and increased volatility as positions are adjusted around the holiday. Our systematic approach remains well-positioned to navigate this environment, with our models continuously monitoring market conditions and ready to adjust exposure as signals evolve.