Alpha vs SPY, since launch

+0.08%

Vega total return minus SPY total return. Positive means Vega is ahead of the index.

Vega NAV 99.18
SPY NAV 99.11

Both NAVs start at 100 on the pilot launch date.

11 sectors

Current sector calls

Each card: SPY weight, plus Vega's tilt, equals Vega's target weight. Conviction and valuation on the side.

XLBMaterialsMAINTAINING
Conviction52.4
Vega viewNEUTRALValuation-
SPY weight1.9%
+ Tilt-0.01 pp
= Target1.8%
Current weight (drives NAV)1.8%vs target +0.00 pp
XLEEnergyMAINTAINING
Conviction56.6
Vega viewOVERWEIGHTValuation-
SPY weight3.5%
+ Tilt+0.10 pp
= Target3.6%
Current weight (drives NAV)3.6%vs target +0.00 pp
XLFFinancialsMAINTAINING
Conviction53.8
Vega viewOVERWEIGHTValuation-
SPY weight11.6%
+ Tilt+0.08 pp
= Target11.7%
Current weight (drives NAV)11.7%vs target +0.00 pp
XLIIndustrialsMAINTAINING
Conviction55.2
Vega viewOVERWEIGHTValuation-
SPY weight8.4%
+ Tilt+0.15 pp
= Target8.5%
Current weight (drives NAV)8.5%vs target +0.00 pp
XLREReal EstateMAINTAINING
Conviction47.6
Vega viewUNDERWEIGHTValuation-
SPY weight1.8%
+ Tilt-0.08 pp
= Target1.8%
Current weight (drives NAV)1.8%vs target +0.00 pp
XLUUtilitiesMAINTAINING
Conviction50.9
Vega viewNEUTRALValuation-
SPY weight2.1%
+ Tilt-0.03 pp
= Target2.1%
Current weight (drives NAV)2.1%vs target +0.00 pp
XLVHealth CareMAINTAINING
Conviction50.8
Vega viewUNDERWEIGHTValuation-
SPY weight8.3%
+ Tilt-0.14 pp
= Target8.1%
Current weight (drives NAV)8.1%vs target +0.00 pp

SPY mix and Vega tilt

Where Vega is above or below SPY

SPY sector weight, Vega's tilt, Vega target weight, and Vega's current weight.

SPY sector weight + Tilt = Vega target weight. Target weight is where Vega wants to be today after applying its sector tilt. Current Vega weight is where the portfolio actually sits today; it can lag the target because Vega only rebalances when the gap is wide enough (rebalance band: 5 pp). Vega NAV is compounded using the current weight, so headline alpha vs SPY reflects executed positioning, not the model's intended target.

SectorSPY sector weightTilt vs SPYVega target weightCurrent Vega weightVega viewConvictionValuation
MaterialsXLB1.9%-0.01 ppLess than SPY1.8%1.8%NEUTRAL52.4-
Communication ServicesXLC10.8%-0.18 ppLess than SPY10.7%10.7%UNDERWEIGHT50.8-
EnergyXLE3.5%+0.10 ppMore than SPY3.6%3.6%OVERWEIGHT56.6-
FinancialsXLF11.6%+0.08 ppMore than SPY11.7%11.7%OVERWEIGHT53.8-
IndustrialsXLI8.4%+0.15 ppMore than SPY8.5%8.5%OVERWEIGHT55.2-
Information TechnologyXLK37.0%+1.08 ppMore than SPY38.1%38.1%OVERWEIGHT56.7-
Consumer StaplesXLP4.9%-0.05 ppLess than SPY4.9%4.9%NEUTRAL51.7-
Real EstateXLRE1.8%-0.08 ppLess than SPY1.8%1.8%UNDERWEIGHT47.6-
UtilitiesXLU2.1%-0.03 ppLess than SPY2.1%2.1%NEUTRAL50.9-
Health CareXLV8.3%-0.14 ppLess than SPY8.1%8.1%UNDERWEIGHT50.8-
Consumer DiscretionaryXLY9.6%-0.78 ppLess than SPY8.8%8.8%UNDERWEIGHT42.5-

Recent events

Events noted by sector

Score impact is the model's recorded event effect for the sector.

DateSectorEvent notedSourceScore impactSectors affected
2026-05-20XLVNew biotech IPOs and R&D partnerships indicate healthy biotech funding and innovation capacity.news+2.001
2026-05-20XLREStructural acceleration in data center leasing directly supports the long-term growth thesis for top constituents EQIX and DLR.news+2.001
2026-05-20XLUSurging earnings and new carbon-free agreements with hyperscalers validate the AI load-growth thesis for merchant nuclear power.news+3.001
2026-05-20XLPExecutive leadership changes at a top-5 constituent impact strategic direction for tobacco volume and heated-tobacco growth.news+0.001
2026-05-20XLCNew AI-integrated search and agent tools enhance user engagement and provide new monetization pathways for Google's ad-platform business.news+9.001
2026-05-20XLFExpansion into new markets with commercial banking teams aims to drive loan demand and credit growth for regional banks.news+1.001
2026-05-20XLIStrong earnings and guidance from a key component supplier reflect high demand in the aerospace and defense sub-segments.news+6.001
2026-05-20XLKBroadcom's new platform optimizes data-center AI workloads, supporting the continued expansion of enterprise AI infrastructure spending.news+3.001
2026-05-20XLFMortgage and refinance interest rates today, May 20, 2026: 30-year fixed hits highest rate since August '25news+1.001
2026-05-20XLFBoosting provisions indicates a proactive approach to potential credit deterioration, which is a headwind to bank EPS, but growing profits suggest underlying strength.news-1.201
2026-05-20XLVThe SCOTUS rejection upholds drug pricing pressures, a major multi-year overhang for branded pharma.news-1.201
2026-05-20XLREMortgage and refinance interest rates today, May 20, 2026: 30-year fixed hits highest rate since August '25news-1.201
2026-05-20XLINew precision manufacturing facilities for aerospace and defense indicate strong multi-year contract visibility and sector expansion.news+3.001
2026-05-20XLVMass turnover in FDA leadership and review units creates regulatory uncertainty for drug approval timelines.news-4.801
2026-05-20XLYBillions in tariff refunds to automakers and potential consumer class-actions impact pricing and margins in the auto segment.news+0.001
2026-05-20XLBMassive expansion in battery manufacturing drives structural demand for specialized chemicals and battery materials.news+1.001
2026-05-20XLYMargin compression across top homebuilders signals cooling demand or rising costs, impacting downstream home improvement retailers like HD and LOW.news-4.801
2026-05-20XLBFocus on gold price appreciation and production profitability directly impacts Newmont (NEM) and the broader mining sub-sector.news+1.001
2026-05-20XLREImproving occupancy in senior housing assets is a direct driver of NOI for top-weighted healthcare REITs like WELL and VTR.news+2.001
2026-05-20XLENew legal frameworks for foreign majors in Venezuela could increase global crude supply and E&P opportunities for integrated majors.news-2.401
2026-05-20XLUThis massive consolidation creates the world's largest regulated utility to specifically target AI and data-center power demand.news+5.001
2026-05-20XLKRapid growth of low-cost Chinese DRAM production threatens the pricing power and market share of established memory incumbents.news-4.801
2026-05-20XLVJ&J's launch of coronary catheters and robotic surgery results drives the MedTech procedure volume thesis.news+8.001
2026-05-20XLKDeepening partnerships in the Chinese AI market expands the addressable demand for AMD's data-center accelerator hardware.news+3.001
2026-05-20XLVThe reversal of the vaccine panel overhaul reduces immediate regulatory disruption risks for major pharma players.news+3.001
2026-05-20XLKThe entry of a major Chinese memory manufacturer into public markets signals increased competition and supply-side pressure for global memory leaders like Micron.news-3.601
2026-05-20XLFReducing exposure to government securities could free up capital for other lending activities, potentially impacting credit growth, but the overall impact on the sector is unclear without more context.news+0.001
2026-05-20XLBBuilding materials companies like Martin Marietta are highly sensitive to construction volumes and interest-rate-driven cyclicality.news-1.201
2026-05-18XLUNextEra Will Buy Dominion Energy in Largest-Ever Electric Utility Dealnews+1.001
2026-05-18XLEWTI and Brent rising above $100 directly increases margins for E&P companies like XOM, CVX, and COP.news+4.001
2026-05-18XLERapidly declining commercial inventories and supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are strongly bullish for crude prices and upstream margins.news+5.001
2026-05-18XLYSurging fuel and material costs from the Iran conflict directly impact automaker margins and consumer discretionary spending power.news-12.001
2026-05-18XLVStrong prescription growth and expanded payer coverage for a newly approved product validate the commercial biotech thesis.news+3.001
2026-05-18XLKStrong earnings and outlook from Kioxia signal robust demand in the memory cycle driven by AI applications.news+7.001
2026-05-18XLYStrategic shifts in EV manufacturing locations directly impact the competitive landscape and sales volumes for the auto segment.news-4.801
2026-05-18XLBThe sharp correction in global gold prices combined with index deletions triggers significant capital outflows from major mining constituents.news-1.201
2026-05-18XLKCisco's massive upward revision of hyperscaler orders to $9B directly confirms accelerating AI infrastructure capex.news+10.001
2026-05-18XLUNextEra Acquires Dominion in $67B Deal, Forging World's Largest Utility Giant for AI Power Boom - International Business Times Australianews+0.001
2026-05-18XLUReports Say NextEra in Talks to Acquire Dominion Energy - POWER Magazinenews+1.001
2026-05-18XLUNextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the USnews+1.001
2026-05-18XLUThis massive consolidation of NEE and Dominion creates a dominant platform to capture surging data center power demand and grid modernization capex.news+15.001
2026-05-18XLIIncreased guidance and orders for grid equipment and gas turbines signal strong demand for electrical equipment and industrial machinery.news+2.001
2026-05-18XLUDominion Energy and NextEra Energy to combine, creating the world's largest regulated electric utility business - WLTXnews+1.001
2026-05-18XLESecuring long-term gas supply for LNG infrastructure supports gas-weighted E&P and midstream growth.news+6.001
2026-05-18XLENew gas processing and fractionation capacity increases midstream throughput and supports Permian production growth.news+5.001
2026-05-18XLIThe shutdown of a major carrier impacts the secondary aircraft market and reduces the active fleet, affecting engine OEMs and transport dynamics.news-6.001
2026-05-18XLVThe introduction of biosimilars for Simponi accelerates revenue erosion for JNJ, a top sector constituent.news-6.001
2026-05-18XLKDirect government ownership and potential protectionist trade policies impact domestic semiconductor manufacturing and competition.news+2.001
2026-05-18XLIStronger-than-expected industrial production and manufacturing output directly validate the positive capex-cycle exposure for the sector.news+8.001
2026-05-18XLVThe ruling solidifies the government's power to negotiate drug prices, creating a permanent multi-year revenue overhang for large-cap pharma.news-6.001