ALB

PQUS · Exit · 1d

The PQUS AI ranking system, which constructs a portfolio of approximately 165 US large-cap companies with measured turnover, initiated the removal of ALB during a recent periodic rebalance. ALB's severely negative ROE of -2.35% likely caused its AI ranking to fall below the inclusion threshold for a sector-balanced portfolio. This re-evaluation was compounded by the stock's recent price weakness, experiencing a 27.6% decline over the past 30 days. As a result, the AI system progressively divested the entire position, completing the exit by July 10, 2026.

weight 0.090% → 0 (exited)·stock down 17.5% in the 30 days before

Jul 10·entry $126.05·now $118.20

AMOM · Exit · 1d

Albemarle (ALB) currently trades at $135.56, sitting at 63% of its 52-week high, after recent declines of -20.4% over 30 days and -27.4% over 90 days, despite a significant +139.3% 1-year return. This sharp negative price action would heavily influence AMOM's multi-signal momentum composite, which aims to select stocks expected to extend their runs across price trends and alternative data rather than mechanically holding past performers. The gradual reduction in ALB's weight from 1.16% to zero, culminating in its removal on 2026-07-02, reflects a breakdown in the necessary momentum signals. A negative return on equity of -2.35% and 7.87% revenue growth would further weigh against its retention in a concentrated momentum sleeve making conviction-based changes.

weight 1.060% → 0 (exited)·stock down 21.1% in the 30 days before

Jul 2·entry $135.56·now $118.20

AMOM · Weight decrease · 4d

ALBEMARLE CORP's financial profile, featuring a negative return on equity of -2.35%, along with a PER of 5.64 and PBR of 1.75, likely signaled a weakening in fundamental momentum for Qraft's AMOM ETF. The series of weight reductions from 1.2900% to 0.9800% between June 17 and June 29 coincided with a significant decline in the stock's price, which saw a -28.1% 30-day return to $129.72, sitting at approximately 60% off its 52-week high. Qraft's multi-signal momentum composite, designed to pick names expected to extend their runs, determined that ALB no longer met its criteria across price trends and fundamental signals. This deliberate and consistent de-weighting within AMOM's concentrated momentum sleeve reflects the AI manager's conviction that the downward trend was established.

weight 1.160% → 0.980% (-0.180 pp)·stock down 26.4% in the 30 days before

Jun 29·entry $129.72·now $118.20

AMOM · Weight decrease · 3d

The weight change pattern for ALB displays a series of gradual reductions, stepping down from 1.29% to 1.04% over ten days, rather than a single sharp divestment. This sustained, downward adjustment by AMOM reflects the multi-signal momentum composite detecting a clear break in ALB's ability to extend its run. Specifically, the stock's recent price performance—a 30.0% decline over 30 days and 21.9% over 90 days from its $133.70 level—likely triggered negative price trend signals, further influenced by a negative ROE. Such persistent reduction in a concentrated, weekly rebalanced portfolio indicates the AI manager's deliberate and growing loss of conviction in ALB.

weight 1.160% → 1.040% (-0.120 pp)·stock down 24.7% in the 30 days before

Jun 26·entry $133.70·now $118.20

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

ALBEMARLE CORP’s financial summary reveals a PER of 5.64, a PBR of 1.75, but a negative ROE of -2.35% and revenue growth of 7.87%. These figures, particularly the negative ROE, indicate a lack of fundamental momentum which would not support the Qraft Technologies AMOM ETF’s strategy of selecting names expected to extend their runs. The consecutive weight decreases observed from June 18th to June 25th closely follow a period where ALB experienced a 30-day return of -30.0%, signaling a clear reversal in its price trends. This sharp price depreciation, occurring after a 1-year return of +120.2% which brought the stock to 62% of its 52-week high, strongly suggests that ALB’s prior positive run has concluded. Consequently, AMOM, utilizing its multi-signal momentum composite that includes price trends and fundamental momentum, likely reduced its exposure to ALB as the stock no longer aligned with its concentrated momentum sleeve’s criteria for extending positive trends at the current price of $133.70.

weight 1.160% → 1.060% (-0.100 pp)·stock down 19.3% in the 30 days before

Jun 25·entry $141.05·now $118.20

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

ALBEMARLE CORP presents with a PER of 5.64 and PBR of 1.75, coupled with 7.87% revenue growth, yet a negative ROE of -2.35% indicates profitability issues. Qraft Technologies’ AMOM, which utilizes a multi-signal momentum composite to select names expected to extend their runs rather than mechanically holding top performers, likely detected a shift in ALB’s trajectory. The fund's consecutive weight decrease from June 18th to June 22nd coincides with ALB's 30-day return of -23.0% and a 90-day return of -10.7%, indicating a significant reversal from its 1-year gain of +151.5%. This action, from AMOM's concentrated momentum sleeve, reflects a conviction that the prior upward momentum is no longer sustainable for the stock priced at $156.69, now at 73% of its 52-week high, signaling a deteriorating trend across its various signals.

weight 1.290% → 1.150% (-0.140 pp)·stock down 7.9% in the 30 days before

Jun 22·entry $156.69·now $118.20

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 1.330% → 1.280% (-0.050 pp)·stock down 15.0% in the 30 days before

Jun 4·entry $165.65·now $118.20

AMOM · Sudden change · 1d

The AMOM ETF executed a specific adjustment in its ALB holding, exhibiting a sudden and substantial increase after a period of minor trimming. Following a gradual decrease from 1.06% to 1.01% between May 21 and June 1, the fund decisively raised its weight in ALB by 0.32% on June 2, arriving at 1.33%. This concentrated shift aligns with Qraft Technologies' multi-signal momentum strategy, particularly for a stock that, while experiencing -13.4% and -9.4% returns over the past 30 and 90 days respectively, still maintains a very strong +189.6% 1-year return and trades at 80% of its 52-week high. Such a position change in AMOM's concentrated portfolio suggests the AI’s composite signals, encompassing price trends, fundamental momentum, and alternative data, converged to indicate ALB was poised to extend its long-term upward trajectory, viewing recent price moderation as a temporary phase rather than a sustained reversal for the materials company.

weight 1.010% → 1.330% (+0.320 pp)·stock down 11.4% in the 30 days before

Jun 2·entry $171.77·now $118.20

AMOM · Weight decrease · 3d

Qraft Technologies' AMOM, employing a multi-signal momentum composite to identify names extending their runs, initiated a series of weight reductions in Albemarle. Given its weekly rebalancing schedule, the AI-managed fund likely registered a decline in positive price trends for ALB, which saw a -12.2% return over the last 30 days. With its focused portfolio of approximately 50 US large caps, a negative fundamental signal like ALB's -2.35% Return on Equity likely further contributed to the AI's decision to decrease exposure, indicating diminished conviction in the stock's upward momentum. These consecutive daily decreases from 1.07% to 1.01% represent a clear tactical shift by the algorithm away from the materials stock at its current $171.13 price.

weight 1.070% → 1.010% (-0.060 pp)·stock down 13.0% in the 30 days before

Jun 1·entry $171.13·now $118.20

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB) exhibits a PER of 5.64, PBR of 1.75, and 7.87% revenue growth, yet it also carries a negative ROE of -2.35%. This specific combination of financial metrics, particularly the negative return on equity, indicates a potential weakening of fundamental momentum, which runs counter to Qraft Technologies' AMOM strategy of selecting names expected to extend their runs. Consequently, the fund’s multi-signal momentum composite initiated a series of weight reductions, moving ALB from 1.08% to 1.06% between May 19th and May 21st, 2026, a timeframe aligning with ALB's recent -10.8% 30-day return. This tactical shift, with ALB trading at $176.42 and 82% of its 52-week high after a significant prior year gain, reflects the AI manager's conviction that the stock's momentum had begun to falter, necessitating an adjustment within its concentrated ~50 US large caps portfolio.

weight 1.070% → 1.050% (-0.020 pp)·stock down 7.6% in the 30 days before

May 29·entry $176.42·now $118.20

AMOM · Weight decrease · 7d

AMOM’s multi-signal momentum composite, specifically designed to pick names expected to extend their runs, appears to have detected a shift in ALB's trajectory. As a concentrated momentum sleeve with weekly rebalancing and around 50 US large caps, the ETF’s strategy dictates agile adjustments when signals falter. The consistent reduction in ALB’s weight from 1.2700% to 1.0600% over just eight trading days strongly suggests the fund's internal models identified a breakdown in momentum, possibly reflecting the stock's recent 30-day return of -7.5%. This persistent selling at a current price of $171.58, potentially influenced by the company's negative ROE of -2.35%, indicates a systematic re-evaluation against the fund's mandate to hold only names poised to extend their upward movement.

weight 1.270% → 1.060% (-0.210 pp)·stock down 12.5% in the 30 days before

May 21·entry $169.90·now $118.20

AMOM · Weight decrease · 7d

Albemarle currently trades at $170.21, sitting at 79% of its 52-week high after a 1-year return of +201.5% but experiencing a recent 30-day return of -1.2%. This trajectory suggests a potential waning of the prior momentum, which directly impacts Qraft's multi-signal approach that prioritizes names expected to extend their runs. Coupled with the recent price deceleration, the company's negative return on equity of -2.35% likely triggered negative "fundamental momentum" signals within the AI-driven model. Given AMOM's concentrated momentum sleeve, the sustained consecutive weight decrease from 1.28% to 1.07% over eight trading days reflects a strong conviction that Albemarle no longer meets the criteria for continued upside momentum.

weight 1.280% → 1.070% (-0.210 pp)·stock down 14.2% in the 30 days before

May 20·entry $170.21·now $118.20

AMOM · Weight decrease · 6d

Qraft Technologies' AMOM ETF consistently decreased its weight in Albemarle Corp., moving from 1.28% to 1.08% between May 11 and May 19, driven by its multi-signal momentum composite. The fund's strategy focuses on picking names expected to extend their runs within its ~50 US large cap portfolio, rebalancing weekly. A 30-day return of -4.8% for ALB likely indicated a divergence from positive price trends that the composite prioritizes. Additionally, the reported negative ROE of -2.35% for Albemarle Corp. may have negatively impacted the fund's fundamental momentum signals, reinforcing the decision to reduce exposure from its concentrated momentum sleeve. This specific adjustment reflects the AI manager's interpretation of weakening momentum across multiple data points for the stock.

weight 1.280% → 1.080% (-0.200 pp)·stock down 13.3% in the 30 days before

May 19·entry $169.00·now $118.20

AMOM · Weight decrease · 5d

Albemarle Corp’s PER of 5.64 and PBR of 1.75 are notable figures, but its -2.35% ROE presents a clear concern within its financial summary. This negative return on equity likely signaled a deterioration in fundamental momentum, a key component of Qraft Technologies’ multi-signal composite for AMOM. While ALB saw a 1-year return of +211.1%, its recent 30-day return was a mere +1.3% at its current $175.74, indicating a sharp deceleration in short-term price trends. The AI manager's concentrated momentum sleeve began a consecutive weight decrease from 1.28% on May 11th to 1.11% by May 18th, reflecting a conviction that ALB, despite being at 82% of its 52-week high, was no longer expected to extend its run given the confluence of weakening fundamental and price signals.

weight 1.280% → 1.110% (-0.170 pp)·stock down 11.1% in the 30 days before

May 18·entry $175.74·now $118.20

AMOM · Weight decrease · 4d

stock down 16.3% in the 30 days before

May 15·entry $180.38·now $118.20

AMOM · Weight decrease · 3d

stock up 3.1% in the 30 days before

May 14·entry $191.10·now $118.20

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

stock up 5.8% in the 30 days before

May 13·entry $200.94·now $118.20

AIEQ · Exit · 1d

ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB) currently trades at $176.42, 82% of its 52-week high, after a -10.8% decline over the last 30 days, despite a +193.0% return over the past year. This recent trajectory, combined with ALB's -2.35% ROE and 7.87% revenue growth, likely influenced IBM Watson NLP's daily ranking for AIEQ. The AI system, which ingests news, filings, and social posts to inform its positions, appears to have detected a shift in sentiment or fundamental signals, leading EquBot's risk overlay to remove ALB from its high-turnover portfolio. This swift action, transitioning from a 0.3900% weight on May 28 to 0.0000% by May 30, aligns with AIEQ's daily rebalancing and broad market, sentiment-driven approach.

weight 0.390% → 0 (exited)·stock down 7.6% in the 30 days before

May 30·entry $171.13·now $118.20

AIEQ · Weight decrease · 2d

AIEQ's allocation to Albemarle Corporation shows a series of daily trims, decreasing consistently from 0.44% to 0.38% over several May trading sessions. This gradual de-risking aligns with the fund's daily rebalancing and high-turnover strategy, allowing the IBM Watson NLP engine to incrementally adjust based on evolving inputs. The system likely identified weakening sentiment or fundamental concerns, such as ALB's negative 2.35% ROE, against the backdrop of a stock that, after a 201.5% one-year return, recently softened by 1.2% over 30 days and trades at 79% of its 52-week high. Such a consistent, measured reduction suggests a sustained downgrade in ALB's attractiveness as perceived by AIEQ's hybrid sentiment and fundamental model, distinct from an abrupt divestiture.

weight 0.400% → 0.380% (-0.020 pp)·stock down 14.2% in the 30 days before

May 20·entry $170.21·now $118.20

AIEQ · Weight decrease · 3d

ALBEMARLE CORP's financial profile, characterized by a P/E of 5.64, P/B of 1.75, and a 7.87% revenue growth, presents a mix of value and expansion, which AIEQ's fundamentals + sentiment hybrid style would evaluate. However, the negative ROE of -2.35% signals significant underlying profitability concerns, a key factor for the IBM Watson NLP engine ingesting thousands of data points daily for AIEQ's portfolio. This negative fundamental signal likely gained more prominence in the daily ranking produced by IBM Watson NLP as ALBEMARLE's stock price, at $180.38, had already seen a substantial 1-year return of +216.8%, putting it at 84% of its 52-week high, making the valuation more susceptible to scrutiny despite recent positive shorter-term gains. Consequently, from May 14th to May 17th, AIEQ initiated a consecutive weight decrease from 0.44% to 0.40%, a move consistent with its high-turnover, daily rebalancing strategy, as the risk overlay applied by EquBot translated softening sentiment or weakening fundamental signals into reduced exposure for a stock that had seen considerable appreciation.

weight 0.460% → 0.400% (-0.060 pp)·stock down 16.3% in the 30 days before

May 17·entry $175.74·now $118.20

AIEQ · Weight decrease · 2d

stock down 16.3% in the 30 days before

May 15·entry $180.38·now $118.20