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ROST

Growth

ROSS STORES INC

Consumer Discretionary·Apparel RetailYield: Low (<1%)

Ross Stores, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brands in the United States. The company offers designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home-fashioned products for the entire family. It sells its products to middle income households and households with lower to more moderate incomes.

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Held by 2 AI ETFs

QRFT0.160%

as of Jul 8

AIEQ0.060%

as of Jul 20

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 signals8
Win rate100% (8/8)
Avg buy return+6.61%
QRFTnow 0.160% of fund1 signal

QRFT · New entry · 1d

weight 0 → 0.160% (new)·stock up 5.4% in the 30 days before

Mar 20·entry $211.19·now $235.78Chased

+11.64%
since Mar 20
AIEQnow 0.060% of fund2 signals

AIEQ · Weight decrease · 2d

ROST's Price-to-Earnings ratio of 29.61 and Price-to-Book ratio of 9.94, alongside an 11.86% revenue growth and 38.42% Return on Equity, initially align with AIEQ's fundamentals-driven approach for selecting broad market US stocks. However, AIEQ's daily rebalancing and high turnover, driven by IBM Watson's NLP analysis of thousands of data points for sentiment, likely detected a shift in market perception or underlying conditions, despite the positive longer-term price performance. Beginning on June 26, the fund initiated a sequence of reductions in its ROST allocation, diminishing it from 0.1500% to 0.1400%, then to 0.1300% by June 30, culminating in a significant cut to 0.0500% on July 1, as the stock's 30-day return reflected a negative 0.4% movement. This systematic shedding of ROST shares, occurring while the price remained at 88% of its 52-week high and following a 65.5% one-year return, points to AIEQ's EquBot risk overlay reacting to daily sentiment deterioration or fundamental shifts identified by Watson, overriding past performance.

weight 0.140% → 0.050% (-0.090 pp)·stock down 5.4% in the 30 days before

Jul 1·entry $211.90·now $235.78

+11.27%
since Jul 1

AIEQ · New entry · 1d

weight 0 → 0.150% (new)·stock up 3.0% in the 30 days before

May 30·entry $224.07·now $235.78Drifting

+5.23%
since May 30
AMOMno longer held9 signals

AMOM · Exit · 1d

ROST's 38.42% ROE and 11.86% revenue growth, alongside a PER of 32.0 and PBR of 9.94, initially aligned with Qraft Technologies' multi-signal momentum composite, which considers fundamental momentum and earnings strength. The fund's strategy, however, prioritizes names expected to extend their runs, rather than simply holding strong performers. Qraft's AMOM divested ROST on 2026-06-02, likely in response to the stock's recent 30-day return of -0.8%, signaling a potential shift in its price trend. Despite ROST trading at $223.82, near 95% of its 52-week high, this short-term deceleration in price trends may have indicated to the concentrated momentum sleeve that conditions for extending its run were diminishing.

weight 1.680% → 0 (exited)·stock down 2.2% in the 30 days before

Jun 2·entry $223.82·now $235.78

+5.34%
since Jun 2

AMOM · Accumulation · 5d

Qraft Technologies' AMOM, designed to pick around 50 US large caps expected to extend their runs rather than simply holding top performers, has gradually increased its allocation to ROST. This multi-signal momentum composite, with its weekly rebalance and concentrated sleeve, suggests conviction behind the additions. The gradual accumulation from 1.64% to 1.83% of its portfolio weight, even as ROST reached 100% of its 52-week high, aligns with AMOM's pursuit of names extending their positive trends. This weighting adjustment likely reflects positive signals from components like fundamental momentum or earnings revisions, considering ROST's 1-year return of +58.7% and a strong Return on Equity of 38.42%. The Consumer Discretionary company's sustained performance, indicated by its revenue growth of 11.86%, appears to satisfy AMOM's criteria for a stock poised to continue its run rather than one simply peaking.

weight 1.640% → 1.780% (+0.140 pp)·stock up 3.7% in the 30 days before

May 26·entry $234.68·now $235.78Fresh

+0.47%
since May 26

AMOM · Accumulation · 5d

The Qraft Technologies-managed AMOM fund, known for its multi-signal momentum composite designed to identify stocks extending their runs, shows a clear pattern of gradual accumulation in ROST. This increased positioning, from 1.64% to 1.83% over a week, indicates the concentrated momentum sleeve's conviction, especially given its approximately 50 US large cap holdings. The fund's weekly rebalance likely incorporated ROST's 90-day return of +22.4% and its current price at the 52-week high of $234.81. Additionally, the company's 11.86% revenue growth provides fundamental support, aligning with the ETF's criteria beyond mere price trends.

weight 1.640% → 1.830% (+0.190 pp)·stock up 3.5% in the 30 days before

May 22·entry $234.81·now $235.78Fresh

+0.41%
since May 22

AMOM · Accumulation · 5d

ROST's 36.7% ROE and 7.67% revenue growth contribute to Qraft Technologies' multi-signal momentum composite, signaling fundamental strength capable of extending its market performance. This positive top-line expansion and profitability, even with a PER of 32.83 and PBR of 9.94, signals conviction for AMOM's concentrated momentum sleeve to select names poised for continued runs. The gradual accumulation of ROST, increasing from 1.66% to 1.73% between May 11 and May 20, began as the stock was trading near its 52-week high of $228.91, with the current price at $217.79. This targeted increase in weighting, despite a recent -3.2% 30-day return, against a +53.4% 1-year return, indicates the AI's system identified a short-term accumulation opportunity within a sustained positive trend, aligning with its strategy of holding names expected to extend their upward trajectory.

weight 1.660% → 1.730% (+0.070 pp)·stock down 3.5% in the 30 days before

May 20·entry $217.79·now $235.78Drifting

+8.26%
since May 20

AMOM · Weight increase · 3d

ROST currently trades at $212.68, sitting at 93% of its 52-week high after a significant +50.2% return over the past year, tempered by a recent -5.3% dip in 30 days. This price trajectory aligns with Qraft’s AMOM strategy of identifying companies expected to extend their runs, potentially viewing the short-term pullback as a temporary consolidation within a larger uptrend. The fund’s multi-signal composite, incorporating fundamental momentum, would also acknowledge ROST's 36.7% ROE and 7.67% revenue growth as indicators of ongoing business strength. Consequently, AMOM initiated consecutive weight increases for the Consumer Discretionary stock from 1.68% to 1.72% between May 15 and 19, signaling conviction in its potential for continued upward movement despite its proximity to the 52-week peak.

weight 1.640% → 1.720% (+0.080 pp)·stock down 6.8% in the 30 days before

May 19·entry $212.68·now $235.78Chased

+10.86%
since May 19

AMOM · Weight increase · 2d

The AMOM ETF's weight adjustments for ROST reveal a gradual, consecutive increase from 1.68% to 1.70% between May 15th and 18th. This nuanced uplift, occurring within the concentrated momentum sleeve, suggests Qraft's multi-signal composite identifies ROST as a name poised to extend its upward trajectory. At a price of $211.08, currently 92% of its 52-week high, the stock has recently seen a -2.4% 30-day return, yet it boasts substantial 90-day and 1-year returns of +11.5% and +50.5% respectively. For this weekly rebalancing strategy, the persistence of a 36.7% ROE likely contributes to the fundamental momentum signals, reinforcing the AI manager's conviction in ROST's ongoing market strength despite any short-term price consolidation.

weight 1.640% → 1.700% (+0.060 pp)·stock down 7.3% in the 30 days before

May 18·entry $211.08·now $235.78Chased

+11.70%
since May 18

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

The AI ETF is likely reducing its ROST exposure due to its high valuation multiples, specifically a PER of 32.58 and PBR of 9.94, which the algorithm may deem overextended relative to its 7.67% revenue growth. Retail investors should view this consecutive selling as a signal to critically assess whether the stock's current price is justified by its fundamentals and growth outlook, especially considering the sensitivity of the Consumer Discretionary sector.

weight 1.800% → 1.660% (-0.140 pp)·stock down 3.0% in the 30 days before

May 11·entry $214.55·now $235.78

+9.90%
since May 11

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

The AI ETF is likely reducing its weight in ROST due to its very high valuation metrics, specifically a PER of 33.93 and PBR of 9.94, which appear stretched relative to its moderate revenue growth, despite strong ROE. The consecutive decreases suggest the AI perceives the stock as overvalued or has identified increasing risk, initiating a slight de-risking strategy. For a retail investor, this pattern signals caution: while ROST exhibits strong profitability, its premium valuation might limit future upside, making it wise to evaluate whether the current price adequately reflects its growth potential and to avoid chasing overbought positions.

weight 1.850% → 1.800% (-0.050 pp)·stock up 5.8% in the 30 days before

May 6·entry $228.91·now $235.78

+3.00%
since May 6

AMOM · New entry · 1d

The AI ETF likely initiated a position in ROST due to its exceptional 36.7% ROE and solid 7.67% revenue growth, signaling strong profitability and efficient capital management despite its high valuation multiples. For retail investors, this demonstrates that AI algorithms can prioritize robust fundamental performance and capital efficiency over traditional value metrics, suggesting a deeper investigation into companies exhibiting high ROE and growth, even if their P/E ratios appear elevated.

weight 0 → 1.850% (new)·stock up 2.7% in the 30 days before

May 4·entry $226.02·now $235.78Drifting

+4.32%
since May 4

Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.