AMOM0.660%
as of Sep 2
KLAC
GrowthKLA CORP
KLA Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets process control, process-enabling, and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related electronics industries worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Semiconductor Process Control; Specialty Semiconductor Process; and PCB and Component Inspection.
Close · 3M
-91.06%
Held by 2 AI ETFs
PQUS0.350%
as of Sep 1
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.
Buy signals9
Win rate0% (0/9)
Avg buy return-15.65%
AMOM · Weight decrease · 6d
weight 1.870% → 0.660% (-1.210 pp)·stock down 11.9% in the 30 days before
Sep 2·entry $172.26·now $172.94
+0.39%
since Sep 2
AMOM · Weight decrease · 5d
weight 1.870% → 1.750% (-0.120 pp)·stock down 6.5% in the 30 days before
Sep 1·entry $170.89·now $172.94
+1.20%
since Sep 1
AMOM · Weight decrease · 4d
weight 1.870% → 1.780% (-0.090 pp)·stock down 4.0% in the 30 days before
Aug 31·entry $175.45·now $172.94
-1.43%
since Aug 31
AMOM · Weight decrease · 3d
weight 1.870% → 1.790% (-0.080 pp)·stock down 2.7% in the 30 days before
Aug 28·entry $175.54·now $172.94
-1.48%
since Aug 28
AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.870% → 1.830% (-0.040 pp)·stock up 8.0% in the 30 days before
Aug 27·entry $183.77·now $172.94
-5.89%
since Aug 27
AMOM · Weight increase · 2d
weight 1.850% → 1.870% (+0.020 pp)·stock down 9.8% in the 30 days before
Aug 25·entry $183.34·now $172.94Fresh
-5.67%
since Aug 25
AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.980% → 1.870% (-0.110 pp)·stock down 13.9% in the 30 days before
Aug 19·entry $187.27·now $172.94
-7.65%
since Aug 19
AMOM · Accumulation · 5d
weight 1.550% → 2.040% (+0.490 pp)·stock down 9.6% in the 30 days before
Aug 12·entry $208.25·now $172.94Fresh
-16.96%
since Aug 12
AMOM · Weight increase · 2d
weight 1.550% → 2.010% (+0.460 pp)·stock down 13.7% in the 30 days before
Aug 7·entry $198.11·now $172.94Fresh
-12.71%
since Aug 7
AMOM · Sudden change · 1d
weight 1.550% → 1.970% (+0.420 pp)·stock down 12.6% in the 30 days before
Aug 6·entry $193.22·now $172.94
-10.50%
since Aug 6
AMOM · Weight decrease · 3d
weight 1.780% → 1.550% (-0.230 pp)·stock down 38.9% in the 30 days before
Jul 29·entry $170.19·now $172.94
+1.62%
since Jul 29
AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.780% → 1.680% (-0.100 pp)·stock down 23.3% in the 30 days before
Jul 28·entry $190.80·now $172.94
-9.36%
since Jul 28
AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.850% → 1.750% (-0.100 pp)·stock down 13.0% in the 30 days before
Jul 20·entry $207.60·now $172.94
-16.70%
since Jul 20
-21.17%
since Jul 16
AMOM · Weight increase · 3d
stock down 89.2% in the 30 days before
Jul 10·entry $231.52·now $172.94Fresh
-25.30%
since Jul 10
-24.65%
since Jul 9
-20.11%
since Jul 7
-25.88%
since Jul 6
PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 0.410% → 0.380% (-0.030 pp)·stock down 15.9% in the 30 days before
Aug 21·entry $183.99·now $172.94
-6.01%
since Aug 21
PQUS · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.530% → 0.560% (+0.030 pp)·stock down 13.7% in the 30 days before
Aug 8·entry $192.74·now $172.94Fresh
-10.27%
since Aug 8
PQUS · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.450% → 0.550% (+0.100 pp)·stock down 31.3% in the 30 days before
Aug 1·entry $182.75·now $172.94Fresh
-5.37%
since Aug 1
PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 0.510% → 0.490% (-0.020 pp)·stock down 10.4% in the 30 days before
Jul 19·entry $207.60·now $172.94
-16.70%
since Jul 19
PQUS · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.360% → 0.510% (+0.150 pp)·stock down 10.4% in the 30 days before
Jul 17·entry $212.75·now $172.94Fresh
-18.71%
since Jul 17
-24.65%
since Jul 9
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
Too hard to callas of Jun 14
AI ETFs are showing a consistent pattern of accumulation and increasing weight in KLA Corp across multiple funds. This activity suggests a favorable outlook from the AI systems, likely driven by growth prospects in the technology sector. However, this contrasts sharply with the framework's 'Too Hard' verdict, which suggests avoiding the company due to the inherent unpredictability of its industry's unit economics over the long term.
- Circle of CompetenceThe semiconductor equipment industry is highly cyclical and technologically dynamic, making long-term cash flow predictability beyond a few years genuinely challenging.
- Economic MoatA detailed assessment of an economic moat requires a foundational understanding of the business's predictability, which is not established within this framework.
- ManagementWithout a firm grasp on the business's long-term predictability, it is difficult to effectively evaluate management's capital allocation decisions or candor.
- Financial HealthWhile current ROE is very high, a comprehensive assessment of financial health, including long-term ROE trends, operating margins, owner earnings, and debt structure, cannot be completed with the provided limited data.
- Margin of SafetyEstimating intrinsic value for a business whose future cash flows are unpredictable is not feasible within this framework, thus a margin of safety cannot be determined.
This framework deems KLA Corp 'Too Hard' to analyze because the cyclical and technologically dynamic nature of the semiconductor equipment industry makes ten-year cash flow projections unreliable, thus falling outside the circle of competence. Consequently, a comprehensive evaluation of its economic moat, management, detailed financial health, and intrinsic value is not feasible within this value-investing approach. Despite strong current ROE, the lack of long-term predictability prevents a deeper assessment.
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.