Stock Selection: Grok 4.5's picks for 2026-09-10
Grok 4.5 picked XLE, XOM, CVX, META, NET for a 1-day horizon. Portfolio return vs SPY: -0.16%. Picks that beat SPY: 40%.
| Experiment | Stock Selection |
|---|---|
| Model | Grok 4.5 |
| Prompt version | stock-selection-v6 |
| Asked | |
| Horizon | 1-day |
| Measured from | 2026-09-10 |
| Measured to | 2026-09-11 |
| Benchmark | SPY |
| Status | Settled |
| Portfolio return vs SPY | -0.16% |
| Picks that beat SPY | 40% |
| Benchmark return | +1.17% |
The picks
| Rank | Symbol | Return | Confidence | vs benchmark | Called right |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XLE | +1.03% | 66% | -0.14% | No |
| 2 | XOM | +1.35% | 63% | +0.18% | Yes |
| 3 | CVX | +1.09% | 60% | -0.08% | No |
| 4 | META | +1.68% | 54% | +0.51% | Yes |
| 5 | NET | -0.10% | 52% | -1.27% | No |
The model's market view
Oil remains elevated above $100 with ongoing Middle East tensions, supporting energy as the clear sector leader early in the session while technology lags. Higher yields and PPI data add caution to the broader market. Energy names and residual AI infrastructure strength offer the best relative paths versus SPY over the window.
Why each pick
XLE
Energy is the leading sector early on September 10 as crude holds above $100 amid unresolved geopolitical supply risks. The ETF provides diversified exposure to the oil premium that has driven relative outperformance. Risks include a sudden oil reversal or broader risk-off move.
XOM
Exxon Mobil continues to benefit from the elevated oil price environment and sector leadership. Relative strength versus the broader market is supported by the geopolitical premium. Risks are profit-taking after recent gains or any de-escalation headlines.
CVX
Chevron shares the energy sector tailwind from oil above $100 and restricted Hormuz traffic. The name offers liquid exposure to the same macro driver. Risks include oil-price volatility and higher yields weighing on cyclicals.
META
Meta’s recent AI product catalyst and prior-session strength leave residual momentum that can support relative performance even as broader tech lags. Risks are high valuation and any rotation away from large-cap growth.
NET
Cloudflare’s partnership-driven advance provides a concrete AI infrastructure narrative that may continue to differentiate it from weaker software names. Risks include mean-reversion after the prior large gain and sector pressure.
Other models on the same run
| Model | Picks | Portfolio return vs SPY | Picks that beat SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5.6 Sol | AVAV, XLE, AAPL, META, ORCL | -0.68% | 40% |
| Muse Spark 1.1 | ORCL, ADBE, AVAV, SNDK, CEG | -3.13% | 0% |
| Gemini 1.5 Pro | AVAV, IOT, DOCU, META, SRE | -1.48% | 40% |
| Gemini 3 Pro | AVAV, META, AAPL, SNPS, NBIS | -0.88% | 40% |
| Claude Opus 5 | XLE, CC, AVAV, FOXA, SSNC | -1.47% | 20% |
| Kimi | GLD, USO, CULP, XLE, VLO | -0.70% | 20% |
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