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May 28, 2026
Why SPMO Is Outperforming: +14% in 30 Days and +21% Over the Quarter

Why SPMO Is Outperforming: +14% in 30 Days and +21% Over the Quarter

Key Takeaways

  • SPMO rose approximately +14% over the past 30 days, driven primarily by strong gains in its top technology holdings.
  • Over the past quarter, the ETF advanced about +21%, reflecting sustained momentum in growth-oriented sectors.
  • Heavy exposure to semiconductor and technology names, including NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), Micron Technology Inc. (MU), and Broadcom Inc. (AVGO), accounted for the majority of the recent price appreciation.
  • The ETF’s focus on high-momentum stocks within the S&P 500 Index amplified its performance amid favorable market trends in artificial intelligence and chip demand.
  • Sector allocation shows technology comprising roughly 49% of the portfolio, underscoring its sensitivity to tech-sector performance.

Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF (SPMO) Overview and Portfolio Exposure

The Invesco S&P 500® Momentum ETF (SPMO) seeks to track the S&P 500 Momentum Index, which selects approximately 100 stocks from the S&P 500 Index exhibiting the highest momentum scores based on recent price performance. The fund holds about 102 securities and maintains a net expense ratio of 0.13%. Its largest exposures include technology stocks such as NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) at roughly 9%, Micron Technology Inc. (MU) near 8.6%, and Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) around 7.3%, with the technology sector representing approximately 49% of assets. This concentrated momentum-driven structure explains the ETF’s amplified response to positive developments in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and related industries. I also checked this using Tickeron’s AI Screener to see how the holdings compare to others in the sector.

SPMO Price Performance: Last 30 Days vs. Quarter

Over the last 30 days, SPMO recorded a gain of approximately +14%, with price movement characterized by steady upward trends supported by consistent buying interest in momentum names. The quarterly performance showed a stronger advance of about +21%, reflecting a more sustained rally over the three-month period that was largely trend-driven rather than volatile. Both timeframes demonstrated outperformance relative to broader market benchmarks, consistent with the ETF’s emphasis on high-momentum equities. From what I see, the consistency across these periods highlights the effectiveness of the momentum selection process.

What Drove SPMO Price in the Last 30 Days

The primary catalysts behind the 30-day advance were robust performances from the ETF’s largest holdings in the semiconductor and technology space. NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), Micron Technology Inc. (MU), and Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) posted notable gains amid continued demand for artificial intelligence chips and data-center infrastructure. The technology sector’s overall strength, representing nearly half the portfolio, directly contributed to the ETF’s price movement. Positive sentiment around earnings expectations and industry growth further supported inflows into momentum strategies, reinforcing the upward trajectory.

What Drove SPMO Performance Over the Last Quarter

Over the quarter, broader thematic trends in artificial intelligence and semiconductor innovation provided the strongest cumulative impact. Macroeconomic conditions, including expectations for continued technology adoption and corporate capital spending, favored growth stocks. Major holdings such as NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) and Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) delivered outsized returns, while the ETF’s rules-based rebalancing toward high-momentum names helped capture these gains. Institutional interest in momentum-focused exchange-traded products also supported flows into SPMO during this period.

A Tool I Use for Deeper Market Scans: Tickeron’s AI Screener

In my own research process, I often turn to Tickeron’s AI Screener when I want to quickly filter the market for stocks and ETFs that match specific technical patterns, fundamentals, or performance metrics. It allows me to scan thousands of securities using customizable criteria like industry focus, market cap, volatility, and AI-driven signals, which helps surface ideas that might otherwise take hours to identify manually. The tool has become a regular part of how I evaluate momentum strategies like the one behind SPMO, especially when comparing top holdings across sectors.

SPMO ETF Outlook: What Investors Should Watch Next

Investors should monitor technology sector earnings reports, particularly from leading semiconductor companies, along with developments in artificial intelligence spending and supply-chain dynamics. Key macroeconomic factors to watch include interest-rate trends, inflation data, and overall economic growth indicators that influence corporate technology budgets. Performance of the ETF’s top holdings and any shifts in momentum rankings within the underlying index will also remain important. Potential risks include sector rotation away from high-valuation growth stocks or changes in trade policies affecting chip manufacturers. I’m watching this closely as the next round of earnings approaches.

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SPMO in downward trend: price dove below 50-day moving average on July 16, 2026

SPMO moved below its 50-day moving average on July 16, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 43 similar past instances, the stock price decreased further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on July 22, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on SPMO as a result. In of 88 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for SPMO turned negative on July 01, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 49 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 49 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

The 10-day moving average for SPMO crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on July 20, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 20 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where SPMO declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator for SPMO entered a downward trend on July 24, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 55 cases where SPMO's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where SPMO advanced for three days, in of 379 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM), Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT), Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC), Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:COST), GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE).

Industry description

The investment seeks to track the investment results (before fees and expenses) of the S&P 500 Momentum Index. The fund generally will invest at least 90% of its total assets in the securities that comprise the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to measure the performance of approximately 100 stocks in the S&P 500® Index that have the highest "momentum score." In general, momentum is the tendency of an investment to exhibit persistence in its relative performance; a "momentum style" of investing emphasizes investing in securities that have had better recent performance compared to other securities. It is non-diversified.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Invesco S&P 500® Momentum ETF ETF is 236.47B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 10.16B to 5.01T. NVDA holds the highest valuation in this group at 5.01T. The lowest valued company is PNR at 10.16B.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Invesco S&P 500® Momentum ETF ETF was 2%. For the same ETF, the average monthly price growth was -5%, and the average quarterly price growth was 25%. WAB experienced the highest price growth at 15%, while TSLA experienced the biggest fall at -18%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Invesco S&P 500® Momentum ETF ETF was -13%. For the same stocks of the ETF, the average monthly volume growth was -36% and the average quarterly volume growth was -36%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 64
P/E Growth Rating: 53
Price Growth Rating: 45
SMR Rating: 40
Profit Risk Rating: 43
Seasonality Score: 18 (-100 ... +100)
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