as of Jul 17
CNC
GrowthCENTENE CORP
Centene Corporation operates as a managed care company that provides programs and services to under-insured families, and commercial organizations in the United States. It operates through four segments: Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial, and Other. The Medicaid segment offers the temporary assistance for needy families; medicaid expansion; aged, blind, or disabled; and children's health insurance programs, as well as long-term services and supports; foster care; and medicare-medicaid plans.
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+51.99%
Held by 4 AI ETFs
Signal performance
Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.
AMOM · Weight decrease · 3d
Qraft Technologies’ AMOM ETF, which actively selects roughly 50 US large-cap stocks expected to extend their market runs using a multi-signal momentum composite, has initiated consecutive decreases in its Centene holding. The fund’s weekly rebalance and concentrated style mean these adjustments reflect a distinct shift in conviction. Specifically, while CNC has seen a +101.0% one-year return, the negative ROE of -28.72% likely contributes to the algorithm's decision that the stock's "run" may not extend further, prompting a reduction. This move aligns with AMOM's method of identifying evolving momentum signals rather than simply holding top performers.
weight 1.720% → 1.670% (-0.050 pp)·stock up 0.8% in the 30 days before
Jul 16·entry $63.89·now $65.84
AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d
Qraft Technologies' AMOM ETF, designed to identify US large caps expected to extend their runs rather than just holding top performers, has incrementally reduced its allocation to Centene Corp (CNC). This consecutive weight decrease from 1.72% to 1.69% over two days, in a concentrated 50-stock portfolio with weekly rebalancing, signifies a shift in the fund’s conviction. Despite CNC's 97.2% 1-year price return, which positions it at 97% of its 52-week high, the multi-signal momentum composite likely flagged concerns, possibly related to its -28.72% Return on Equity. The fund's method, incorporating fundamental momentum alongside price trends and alternative data, suggests its models are detecting a reduced probability of Centene extending its current run, prompting the nuanced reduction in position.
weight 1.720% → 1.690% (-0.030 pp)·stock up 2.2% in the 30 days before
Jul 15·entry $66.61·now $65.84
AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d
AMOM's multi-signal momentum composite, designed to pick names expected to extend their runs, began trimming its position in CENTENE CORP as signals indicated a potential slowdown in its upward trajectory. The ETF’s weekly rebalancing and focused ~50-stock portfolio mean such a consecutive weight decrease, moving from 1.70% to 1.67% over three days, signifies a shift in conviction. While CNC recorded a 90-day return of +53.7%, the fund’s internal models might be interpreting the stock trading at 99% of its 52-week high as a factor limiting future momentum extension. This active adjustment also suggests the multi-signal composite could be factoring in the firm's -28.72% ROE as a potential long-term drag, despite recent price strength.
weight 1.700% → 1.670% (-0.030 pp)·stock up 1.7% in the 30 days before
Jul 10·entry $67.35·now $65.84
AMOM · New entry · 1d
With a Revenue Growth of 17.02% and a PER of 35.16, Centene Corporation's new 1.7200% entry into AMOM on July 2, 2026, demonstrates Qraft Technologies' multi-signal momentum composite at work. This selection occurs despite a -28.72% ROE and PBR of 1.01, indicating the fund's focus extends beyond traditional profitability metrics alone. The stock's significant 90-day return of +60.2% and its current price at 99% of its 52-week high underscore the strong price trends feeding into AMOM's algorithm. For this concentrated momentum sleeve, the move suggests a calculated conviction that Centene's upward trajectory will continue, in line with the strategy to pick names expected to extend their runs.
weight 0 → 1.720% (new)·stock up 13.1% in the 30 days before
Jul 2·entry $67.86·now $65.84Fresh
PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d
Pictet Asset Management's PQUS ETF, employing an AI ranking system over its US large-cap universe, shows a recent consecutive weight decrease for CENTENE CORP. Despite CNC's +82.5% return over 90 days, this adjustment aligns with the fund's measured turnover and periodic rebalancing strategy across its ~165 holdings. The AI's decision likely prioritizes fundamental signals like CNC's -28.72% return on equity, potentially flagging it for reduced allocation even at its current $66.44 price. This targeted reduction suggests the AI's algorithm detected deteriorating intrinsic value signals relative to other potential large-cap constituents.
weight 0.500% → 0.470% (-0.030 pp)·stock up 8.2% in the 30 days before
Jul 18·entry $65.84·now $65.84
PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d
CNC has recently climbed to its 52-week high of $68.35, driven by significant recent returns, including a 15.6% gain over 30 days and a 57.7% increase over 90 days. This price trajectory, positioning the stock at its highest level within the past year, likely prompted a re-evaluation by PQUS's AI ranking system, which applies sector-balance and concentration rules to its US large-cap universe. Despite a 17.02% revenue growth, Centene's financial summary includes a PER of 35.16 and a negative return on equity of -28.72%. The subsequent consecutive weight decrease from 0.51% to 0.49% on July 1st and 2nd, following a period of stability, indicates the AI's algorithm adjusted exposure to the stock, potentially based on a revised risk-reward assessment at this elevated price point, aligning with the fund's measured turnover style.
weight 0.520% → 0.490% (-0.030 pp)·stock up 13.1% in the 30 days before
Jul 2·entry $67.86·now $65.84
PQUS · Weight increase · 3d
The weight increase for Centene Corp (CNC) in PQUS exhibits a distinct stepped pattern, moving from 0.34% to 0.36% on June 24th, followed by a material jump to 0.50% on June 26th, then minor daily increments to 0.52%. This cadence aligns with Pictet Asset Management’s strategy for PQUS, which employs periodic rebalances rather than daily adjustments, indicating a strategic decision by its AI ranking system. The AI's choice to increase allocation occurs as CNC trades at $65.73, near its 52-week high after achieving a +52.6% return over 90 days. This suggests the AI's ranking system values the stock’s momentum and 17.02% revenue growth, leading to an expanded position within the fund's sector-balance and concentration rules for its ~165 US large-cap holdings.
weight 0.360% → 0.520% (+0.160 pp)·stock up 11.7% in the 30 days before
Jun 28·entry $64.54·now $65.84Drifting
PQUS · Weight increase · 2d
Pictet Asset Management's PQUS, a newer fund employing an AI ranking system for its ~165 US large-cap portfolio, executed a series of weight increases in CENTENE CORP over several days in late June 2026. This periodic adjustment, aligned with the fund's rebalance cadence and sector-balance rules, suggests the AI system identified compelling signals within the Health Care sector. Despite a negative ROE of -28.72%, CNC’s substantial 17.02% revenue growth and 90-day return of +52.6% likely factored into the AI's assessment. This conviction led to increased allocation even as the stock neared its 52-week high, currently at $65.73.
weight 0.360% → 0.510% (+0.150 pp)·stock up 11.7% in the 30 days before
Jun 27·entry $64.54·now $65.84Drifting
PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d
CNC, trading at $60.64 and currently at 92% of its 52-week high after a 90-day return of +59.4%, presented a specific valuation picture for PQUS. Pictet Asset Management's AI ranking system, designed for a US large-cap universe with measured turnover, likely evaluated this rapid price appreciation against the company's fundamentals. Despite 17.02% revenue growth, the stock's PER of 35.16 and a negative ROE of -28.72% suggest potential overextension, prompting a consecutive weight decrease from 0.37% to 0.34% between June 16th and June 18th. This systematic reduction aligns with the fund's periodic rebalancing and its layered sector-balance and concentration rules, reflecting the AI's re-evaluation of CNC's suitability within the diversified portfolio.
weight 0.370% → 0.340% (-0.030 pp)·stock up 3.2% in the 30 days before
Jun 18·entry $61.02·now $65.84
PQUS · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.230% → 0.250% (+0.020 pp)·stock up 12.7% in the 30 days before
Jun 7·entry $65.03·now $65.84Fresh
PQUS · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.190% → 0.230% (+0.040 pp)·stock up 18.3% in the 30 days before
Jun 4·entry $62.70·now $65.84Drifting
LQAI · New entry · 1d
weight 0 → 0.140% (new)·stock up 5.5% in the 30 days before
Jul 7·entry $66.12·now $65.84Fresh
LQAI · Exit · 1d
The LG-Qraft collaboration's AI engine, which governs LQAI's weekly rebalance for its approximately 100 US large-cap holdings, removed CENTENE CORP from the portfolio on June 9, 2026. This decision for a core large-cap fund, driven by the Qraft AI ranking without heavy factor tilt, suggests the model weighed the stock's significant price appreciation against its underlying financial metrics. Despite a 30-day return of +33.6% and the stock trading at 100% of its 52-week high, the AI likely deemed the company's persistent negative ROE of -28.72% a critical factor warranting its exit. The Qraft engine's design prioritizes a balanced assessment, allowing it to act on such divergences between market sentiment and fundamental profitability through its regular rebalancing.
weight 0.120% → 0 (exited)·stock up 18.3% in the 30 days before
Jun 9·entry $66.21·now $65.84
LQAI · New entry · 1d
The AI likely initiated a new position in Centene (CNC) driven by its robust 17.02% revenue growth and low 1.01 PBR, indicating the algorithm may perceive future value or undervaluation despite the current negative ROE. For retail investors, this highlights that while AI can identify growth opportunities, it's crucial to understand the underlying causes of negative profitability and high PER before blindly following such a strategy.
weight 0 → 0.120% (new)·stock up 58.3% in the 30 days before
May 12·entry $59.31·now $65.84Chased
QRFT · New entry · 1d
weight 0 → 0.040% (new)·stock down 21.2% in the 30 days before
Mar 20·entry $34.40·now $65.84Chased
AIEQ · Exit · 1d
Centene Corp (CNC) presented a Return on Equity of -28.72%, indicating a deficit in shareholder returns, even as it reported 17.02% revenue growth and traded at a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.16. AIEQ's IBM Watson NLP-driven system, which considers both fundamentals and sentiment for its daily rebalancing, would interpret such a negative ROE as a material fundamental weakness. The fund proceeded with a full removal of CNC on 2026-07-01, occurring as the stock reached $68.35, precisely its 52-week high and following a 90-day return of +57.7%. This immediate exit, dropping the weight from 0.2900% to 0.0000%, aligns with AIEQ's high-turnover broad market style, de-risking from a position where a fundamental concern coincided with peak price levels.
weight 0.290% → 0 (exited)·stock up 10.2% in the 30 days before
Jul 1·entry $68.35·now $65.84
AIEQ · Weight decrease · 2d
CNC's financial profile, characterized by a PER of 35.16 and a negative ROE of -28.72%, likely influenced AIEQ's fundamental assessment. Despite a 17.02% revenue growth, the substantial negative return on equity suggests a significant underlying profitability concern, a data point IBM Watson's NLP system would capture from filings and analyst notes for the fund's daily ranking. This consecutive weight decrease from AIEQ began as CNC’s price approached $60.64, placing it at approximately 92% of its 52-week high, following substantial +9.6% over 30 days and +59.4% over 90 days. The convergence of poor fundamental profitability with recent rapid price appreciation, reaching near the top of its 52-week range, likely shifted the daily sentiment and risk overlay within EquBot's system, leading to its systematic reduction in exposure to a stock exhibiting this specific blend of signals.
weight 0.290% → 0.270% (-0.020 pp)·stock up 4.1% in the 30 days before
Jun 17·entry $60.64·now $65.84
AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d
AIEQ has shown a consistent, stepped increase in its allocation to Centene Corp (CNC) over the first ten days of June 2026, gradually raising its weight from 0.2600% to 0.3000%. This daily rebalancing pattern, even with CNC trading near its 52-week high after considerable short-term price appreciation, suggests IBM Watson's NLP engine is continuously processing and validating a stream of positive information across news, filings, and social posts related to the healthcare company. The fund’s hybrid strategy likely identified compelling fundamental shifts, such as the 17.02% revenue growth, or a sustained upward trend in sentiment signals that outweighed the stock's negative ROE for the EquBot risk overlay. The rapid adjustment reflects AIEQ's agile, high-turnover mandate, allowing it to quickly build exposure to a stock experiencing evolving positive sentiment or fundamental momentum as detected by its AI manager.
weight 0.280% → 0.300% (+0.020 pp)·stock up 15.9% in the 30 days before
Jun 10·entry $65.34·now $65.84Fresh
AIEQ · New entry · 1d
weight 0 → 0.260% (new)·stock up 10.4% in the 30 days before
May 30·entry $62.00·now $65.84Drifting
Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.
Buffett-style framework
AI ETFs show mixed signals regarding Centene, with PQUS and AMOM decreasing their weight in the company, while LQAI recently made a new entry. This contrasts with the framework's assessment that Centene's business model is too unpredictable due to regulatory factors for reliable long-term investment analysis.
- Circle of CompetenceThe managed care industry, particularly with significant exposure to government programs, faces unpredictable regulatory changes that complicate long-term cash flow projections.
- Economic MoatThis stage is not evaluated because the company falls outside the framework's circle of competence.
- ManagementThis stage is not evaluated because the company falls outside the framework's circle of competence.
- Financial HealthThis stage is not evaluated because the company falls outside the framework's circle of competence.
- Margin of SafetyThis stage is not evaluated because the company falls outside the framework's circle of competence.
This analysis finds Centene to be outside the framework's circle of competence, primarily due to the inherent unpredictability of earnings in the highly regulated managed healthcare sector with significant government program exposure. The inability to reliably project ten-year cash flows means the company is deemed 'Too Hard' to evaluate further within this value-investing framework. Therefore, no deeper assessment of its economic moat, management, financial health, or margin of safety is made.
Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.