Macro Rotation: Grok 4.5's picks for 2026-09-10
Grok 4.5 picked XLE, GLD, XLC, TLT, XLV, XLY for a 1-day horizon. Long-short spread: +0.15%. Sides called correctly: 67%.
| Experiment | Macro Rotation |
|---|---|
| Model | Grok 4.5 |
| Prompt version | macro-rotation-v4 |
| Asked | |
| Horizon | 1-day |
| Measured from | 2026-09-09 |
| Measured to | 2026-09-10 |
| Benchmark | SPY |
| Status | Settled |
| Long-short spread | +0.15% |
| Sides called correctly | 67% |
| Benchmark return | -0.60% |
The picks
| Rank | Symbol | Side | Price change | Return in the called direction | Confidence | vs benchmark | Called right |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XLE | long | -0.58% | -0.58% | 68% | +0.02% | No |
| 2 | GLD | long | -1.73% | -1.73% | 62% | -1.13% | No |
| 3 | XLC | long | +0.60% | +0.60% | 55% | +1.20% | Yes |
| 4 | TLT | short | -1.16% | +1.16% | 65% | +1.76% | Yes |
| 5 | XLV | short | -0.55% | +0.55% | 58% | +1.15% | Yes |
| 6 | XLY | short | -0.44% | +0.44% | 54% | +1.04% | Yes |
The model's market view
Oil prices above $100 and ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions support energy and gold while higher yields pressure long-duration bonds and rate-sensitive sectors. Selective AI and communication strength provides relative support against broader market softness. The rotation favors energy and hard assets over defensives and bonds into the next session.
Why each pick
XLE
Energy led on September 9 as Brent crude climbed above $100 amid continued Middle East supply risks and restricted Hormuz traffic. Geopolitical escalation remains unresolved and supports relative outperformance versus the broader market. Risks include rapid de-escalation headlines or profit-taking after the multi-day oil rally.
GLD
Gold benefits from elevated geopolitical risk and the inflationary impulse of oil above $100. Safe-haven demand and real-rate dynamics favor the metal relative to equities in a risk-off geopolitical environment. Risks are a sharp rise in nominal yields that could temporarily pressure bullion.
XLC
Communication services showed relative resilience driven by Meta’s AI product launch, limiting broader losses. Residual AI and digital-advertising momentum can support the sector against weaker cyclicals. Risks include high valuation sensitivity and any rotation away from large-cap growth.
TLT
Long-duration Treasuries face pressure from rising yields linked to the oil-driven inflation impulse and Treasury buyback commentary that failed to fully ease long-end rates. Higher nominal yields are a headwind for TLT relative to equity sectors. Risks are a sudden flight-to-quality bid if geopolitical risks escalate sharply.
XLV
Healthcare was among the weaker sectors on September 9 amid broader risk-off and stock-specific pressure. Defensive rotation has not materialized while energy and AI themes dominate, leaving healthcare relatively exposed. Risks include a rebound if market breadth improves or yields stabilize.
XLY
Consumer discretionary faces headwinds from higher oil prices that act as a tax on households and from elevated yields that pressure rate-sensitive spending. Relative underperformance versus energy and communications is the base case. Risks are stronger-than-expected consumer data or a sharp oil reversal.
Other models on the same run
| Model | Picks | Long-short spread | Sides called correctly |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5.6 Sol | XLE, GLD, XLU, XLY, TLT, XLRE | -0.29% | 50% |
| Muse Spark 1.1 | XLK, XLE, XLC, TLT, XLP, XLU | +0.23% | 50% |
| Gemini 1.5 Pro | XLE, TLT, GLD, XLRE, XLU, XLB | -0.19% | 50% |
| Gemini 3 Pro | XLE, XLK, GLD, XLI, XLF, XLY | -0.74% | 50% |
| DeepSeek V3 | XLE, XLK, GLD, XLI, XLF, XLY | -0.74% | 50% |
| Claude Opus 5 | XLE, TLT, XLRE, XLK, XLB, XLV | -0.22% | 50% |
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