EverHint – SMA20 × SMA50 Crossover Signals for Jan 20, 2026 – Consumer Cyclical Leads with 9 Setups
What This Signal Is (Quick)
This strategy detects fresh crossovers between the 20-day simple moving average (SMA20) and the 50-day simple moving average (SMA50):
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Buy Signal (SMA20_x_SMA50_Buy) - "Golden Cross": SMA(20) crosses above SMA(50) on today's close
- Short-term momentum (20 days) exceeds medium-term trend (50 days)
- Bullish trend confirmation with high reliability
- Ideal for medium-term trend following (4-12 week holding periods)
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Sell Signal (SMA20_x_SMA50_Sell) - "Death Cross": SMA(20) crosses below SMA(50) on today's close
- Short-term momentum weakens below medium-term trend
- Bearish trend confirmation
- Can signal exit points or trend reversal alerts
Key Characteristics:
- Uses two SMAs (both simple moving averages) for maximum stability
- Most stable strategy - fewer signals but highest quality (fewer whipsaws)
- Better suited for medium-term trends with confirmed momentum
- Lower risk entries compared to faster EMA-based strategies
Key Criteria:
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Buy: SMA20 crosses above SMA50
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Sell: SMA20 crosses below SMA50
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Minimum ADV: $40M (liquidity filter)
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Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings
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Fresh crossover: Detected on today's close
Holding Period: 2-6 weeks
Risk Level: Medium
How We Ranked Today
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals)
📊 SMA20 × SMA50 Crossover Signals (Top 15 of 38 total)
Ranked by rsi14:
| Rank | Ticker | Company | Sector | Last ($) | RSI14 | Insider Net | Days → Earnings | Est EPS | Mkt Cap ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RBRK | Rubrik, Inc. | Technology | 64.88 | 21.8 | $-4.3M | 51 | $1.50 | 13.0 |
| 2 | STLA | Stellantis N.V. | Consumer Cyclical | 9.36 | 25.4 | — | — | $3.28 | 27.0 |
| 3 | BFAM | Bright Horizons Family... | Consumer Cyclical | 93.39 | 27.2 | — | 23 | $6.29 | 5.3 |
| 4 | DPZ | Domino's Pizza Inc | Consumer Cyclical | 387.64 | 28.8 | — | 34 | $22.80 | 13.1 |
| 5 | QCOM | QUALCOMM Incorporated | Technology | 154.07 | 28.9 | $-160K | 15 | $14.00 | 165.0 |
| 6 | RDN | Radian Group Inc. | Financial Services | 33.21 | 30.2 | $-665K | 15 | $5.08 | 4.5 |
| 7 | JCI | Johnson Controls Inter... | Industrials | 114.56 | 31.9 | — | 15 | $8.18 | 75.0 |
| 8 | BIRK | Birkenstock Holding plc | Consumer Cyclical | 37.15 | 33.6 | — | — | $2.82 | 6.8 |
| 9 | SOBO | South Bow Corporation | Energy | 26.89 | 34.2 | — | 43 | $2.25 | 5.6 |
| 10 | ATAT | Atour Lifestyle Holdin... | Consumer Cyclical | 36.21 | 34.3 | — | 63 | $0.00 | 5.0 |
| 11 | RSG | Republic Services, Inc. | Industrials | 210.62 | 39.6 | — | 23 | $9.54 | 65.8 |
| 12 | MCD | McDonald's Corporation | Consumer Cyclical | 302.84 | 40.5 | $-8.3M | 20 | $17.07 | 216.1 |
| 13 | IRTC | iRhythm Technologies, ... | Healthcare | 165.60 | 41.2 | — | 30 | $2.42 | 5.3 |
| 14 | OLED | Universal Display Corp... | Technology | 116.13 | 44.2 | — | 30 | $0.00 | 5.5 |
| 15 | GPI | Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | 398.94 | 45.1 | — | 15 | $55.73 | 5.0 |
Field Notes
Sector concentration: Consumer Cyclical (9), Technology (8), Industrials (7)
Insider selling: RBRK (Rubrik, Inc., $-4.3M), SYM (Symbotic Inc., $-373.7M), PINS (Pinterest, Inc., $-805K)
Near-term earnings: NXT (Nextracker Inc.) report within 7 days. Higher volatility risk.
Data coverage: 34.2% insider, 7.9% congressional (1 recent/90d, 2 older/1y), 94.7% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 23.7% news
Congressional Activity
IRTC (iRhythm Technologies, Inc.) 🔴 Bearish (1y)
- 1 sale by 1 member
- Top seller: Sen. Richard Blumenthal (CT) - 1 transaction ($1,001 - $15,000)
LDOS (Leidos Holdings, Inc.) 🔴 Bearish (1y)
- 1 sale by 1 member
- Top seller: Keith Self - 1 transaction ($1,001 - $15,000)
ANET (Arista Networks, Inc.) 🟢 Bullish (90d)
- 1 purchase by 1 member
- Top buyer: Hou. Tony Wied (WI) - 1 transaction ($50,001 - $100,000)
Recent Headlines
GPI (Group 1 Automotive, Inc.)
- Group 1 Automotive Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results (source)
IRTC (iRhythm Technologies, Inc.)
- Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages iRhythm Technologies, Inc. Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights (source)
- Kuehn Law Encourages Investors of iRhythm Technologies, Inc. to Contact Law Firm (source)
Market Context
Broad market declines across major indices—S&P 500 down 1.00%, Nasdaq down 0.81%, and Dow Jones down 1.05%—signal a risk-off environment that challenges SMA20/SMA50 crossover strategies. These trend-following signals thrive on sustained momentum, but the current downtrend suggests reduced risk appetite, potentially leading to fewer reliable bullish crossovers and more bearish setups. Traders should approach signals cautiously, as fading momentum could delay or reverse short-term average alignments.
Elevated VIX at 20.30, up 1.81%, points to heightened volatility, amplifying intraday swings that can trigger whipsaws in SMA strategies. The faster-reacting SMA20 may cross the SMA50 prematurely in choppy conditions, eroding signal accuracy. This setup favors shorter holding periods or confirmation filters to mitigate false moves amid broader uncertainty.
Consumer Cyclical topping signals with 38 total indicates potential sector rotation, even as indices weaken. Cyclicals' leadership might reflect selective buying in a down market, offering SMA20/SMA50 opportunities if momentum holds, but broad risk aversion warrants tight risk management to avoid rotation reversals.
Vlad's Take (EverHint)
Today's signals: Strong sector concentration in Consumer Cyclical (9 signals) suggests sector-specific rotation. 13 signals showing insider selling warrant caution. 2 signals with congressional selling warrant attention.
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