The Factor Monitor is a comprehensive designed to track relative strength and standard deviation movements across multiple market segments and investment factors. The indicator calculates and displays normalized percentage moves and their statistical significance (measured in standard deviations) across daily, 5-day, and 20-day periods, providing a multi-timeframe view of market dynamics.
Key Features:
Real-time tracking of relative performance between various ETF pairs (e.g., QQQ vs SPY, IWM vs SPY) Standard deviation scoring system that identifies statistically significant moves Color-coded visualization (green/red) for quick interpretation of relative strength Multiple timeframe analysis (1-day, 5-day, and 20-day moves) Monitoring of key market segments: Style factors (Value, Growth, Momentum) Market cap segments (Large, Mid, Small) Sector relative strength Risk factors (High Beta vs Low Volatility) Credit conditions (High Yield vs Investment Grade) The tool is particularly valuable for:
Identifying significant factor rotations in the market Assessing market breadth through relative strength comparisons Spotting potential trend changes through statistical deviation analysis Monitoring sector leadership and market regime shifts Quantifying the magnitude of market moves relative to historical norms