Stock Selection: Gemini 3 Pro's picks for 2026-10-16
Gemini 3 Pro picked BAC, GS, XLF, MS, TSM for a 1-day horizon. Portfolio return vs SPY: -0.55%. Picks that beat SPY: 20%.
| Experiment | Stock Selection |
|---|---|
| Model | Gemini 3 Pro |
| Prompt version | stock-selection-v8 |
| Asked | |
| Horizon | 1-day |
| Measured from | 2026-10-16 |
| Measured to | 2026-10-19 |
| Benchmark | SPY |
| Status | Settled |
| Portfolio return vs SPY | -0.55% |
| Picks that beat SPY | 20% |
| Benchmark return | -0.15% |
The picks
| Rank | Symbol | Return | Confidence | vs benchmark | Called right |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAC | -2.47% | 70% | -2.32% | No |
| 2 | GS | -1.66% | 68% | -1.51% | No |
| 3 | XLF | -1.16% | 66% | -1.01% | No |
| 4 | MS | -1.37% | 65% | -1.22% | No |
| 5 | TSM | +3.18% | 62% | +3.33% | Yes |
The model's market view
US market sentiment is anchored by strong financial sector earnings beats and stabilizing Treasury yields, favoring financials and select AI semiconductor leaders over broader market indices over the next trading session.
Why each pick
BAC
Bank of America benefits from strong Q3 net interest income resilience and investment banking momentum, positioning it for short-term outperformance against SPY. Risks include broader financial sector profit taking.
GS
The Goldman Sachs Group demonstrates solid momentum behind rebounding debt underwriting and investment advisory revenues. Risks include macroeconomic interest rate volatility.
XLF
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund captures broad sector inflows supported by solid quarterly results across major bank holdings. Risks include general market pullbacks.
MS
Morgan Stanley gains support from expanding wealth management asset inflows and stable wealth advisory fee growth. Risks include equity market volatility slowing asset management expansion.
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing maintains upside momentum following strong Q3 earnings driven by persistent AI chip demand. Risks include East Asian geopolitical tension headlines.
Other models on the same run
| Model | Picks | Portfolio return vs SPY | Picks that beat SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-6 | URBN, FOX, GDX, FITB, CLF | +0.91% | 20% |
| Muse Spark 1.1 | REGN, MANH, NOW, CEG, MRNA | +0.55% | 60% |
| Perplexity | WMT, KMX, CROX, FOX, SMTC | -0.92% | 20% |
| Grok 4 | AA, FOXA, JPM, EAT, ZETA | -2.46% | 0% |
| DeepSeek | KMX, FTRE, FTAI, NVST, CROX | -1.38% | 20% |
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