EverHint – SMA20 × SMA50 Crossover – Top 6 Buy and Top 10 Sell Signals for Feb 13, 2026
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: $40M (liquidity filter)
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Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings
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Fresh crossover: Detected on today's close
Holding Period: 2-6 weeks
Risk Level: Medium
How We Ranked Today
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals)
📈 Buy-Side Signals (6 Total)
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals):
| Rank | Ticker | Company | Sector | Last ($) | RSI14 | Insider Net | Days → Earnings | Est EPS | Mkt Cap ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AR | Antero Resources Corpo... | Energy | 34.76 | 47.1 | — | 74 | $4.87 | 10.7 |
| 2 | ACHC | Acadia Healthcare Comp... | Healthcare | 16.77 | 61.0 | — | 87 | $1.84 | 1.5 |
| 3 | TRV | The Travelers Companie... | Financial Services | 294.21 | 65.5 | — | — | $28.54 | 65.6 |
| 4 | AHR | American Healthcare RE... | Real Estate | 51.80 | 77.9 | — | 13 | $0.00 | 9.6 |
| 5 | TGNA | TEGNA Inc | Communication Services | 20.95 | 82.2 | — | 82 | $2.76 | 3.4 |
| 6 | PARR | Par Pacific Holdings, ... | Energy | 42.86 | 83.0 | — | 80 | $4.58 | 2.2 |
📉 Sell-Side Signals (Top 10 of 25 total)
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals):
| Rank | Ticker | Company | Sector | Last ($) | RSI14 | Insider Net | Days → Earnings | Est EPS | Mkt Cap ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TMO | Thermo Fisher Scientif... | Healthcare | 504.82 | 5.5 | — | 67 | $36.24 | 189.7 |
| 2 | CRL | Charles River Laborato... | Healthcare | 161.35 | 13.3 | — | 81 | $13.94 | 7.9 |
| 3 | OMCL | Omnicell, Inc. | Healthcare | 36.50 | 17.5 | — | 80 | $2.53 | 1.7 |
| 4 | AZTA | Azenta, Inc. | Healthcare | 28.62 | 18.8 | — | 81 | $1.76 | 1.3 |
| 5 | ETSY | Etsy, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | 45.73 | 21.4 | — | 74 | $5.30 | 4.5 |
| 6 | NICE | NICE Ltd | Technology | 103.55 | 30.8 | — | 89 | $17.10 | 6.4 |
| 7 | AIZ | Assurant, Inc. | Financial Services | 217.48 | 31.5 | — | 80 | $22.20 | 10.9 |
| 8 | LGND | Ligand Pharmaceuticals... | Healthcare | 183.83 | 33.0 | — | 82 | $11.39 | 3.6 |
| 9 | MIR | Mirion Technologies, Inc. | Industrials | 22.51 | 33.2 | — | 73 | $0.00 | 5.5 |
| 10 | LDOS | Leidos Holdings, Inc. | Technology | 176.30 | 36.0 | — | 80 | $13.49 | 22.5 |
Field Notes
Sector concentration: Healthcare (9), Financial Services (6), Industrials (4)
Insider selling: LPLA (LPL Financial Holdings Inc., $-117K), TMC (TMC the metals company Inc., $-664K), PIPR (Piper Sandler Companies, $-936K)
Near-term earnings: NBIS (Nebius Group N.V.) report within 7 days. Higher volatility risk.
Data coverage: 12.9% insider, 9.7% congressional (1 recent/90d, 2 older/1y), 90.3% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 45.2% news
Peer Analysis
Understanding how these stocks relate to their industry peers:
TMO (Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc): Leads 10 peers: ABT ($112.60, +1.0%), DHR ($212.58, -1.1%), MRK ($121.41, +1.8%), NVO ($49.57, +1.3%), ISRG ($485.84, +1.5%) | Peer of: ABT ($112.60, +1.0%), DHR ($212.58, -1.1%), MRK ($121.41, +1.8%) and 2 more
AZTA (Azenta, Inc.): Leads 9 peers: NVCR ($10.99, -12.3%), STAA ($16.10, -2.4%), BLFS ($22.23, +3.0%), EVO ($3.51, +2.3%), SYRE ($36.63, +5.1%) | Peer of: ATRC ($32.65, +2.7%), BLFS ($22.23, +3.0%), CNMD ($41.80, +0.3%) and 8 more
PARR (Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. Comm): Leads 10 peers: CSAN ($4.69, -1.5%), DK ($34.46, +4.4%), TRMD ($25.89, +3.7%), DHT ($15.91, +3.2%), TNK ($70.55, +3.1%) | Peer of: CSAN ($4.69, -1.5%), DK ($34.46, +4.4%), TNK ($70.55, +3.1%) and 1 more
OMCL (Omnicell, Inc.): Leads 8 peers: PGNY ($20.69, -1.4%), SDGR ($11.40, +0.8%), TDOC ($4.65, +4.0%), TXG ($18.12, +3.5%), PHR ($11.95, +0.8%) | Peer of: ASTH ($18.78, +3.4%), CERT ($6.62, -0.8%), PGNY ($20.69, -1.4%) and 5 more
LGND (Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorpor): Leads 10 peers: PRAX ($317.25, -4.7%), BLTE ($175.26, +0.4%), MIRM ($103.10, +1.1%), ACAD ($22.03, +1.9%), ADMA ($16.09, +3.2%) | Peer of: ACAD ($22.03, +1.9%), ADMA ($16.09, +3.2%), BLTE ($175.26, +0.4%) and 5 more
ACHC (Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.): Leads 10 peers: NHC ($169.69, +0.8%), MD ($21.52, +2.1%), ARDT ($9.60, +1.3%), SEM ($16.38, +0.6%), AVAH ($7.93, +1.3%) | Peer of: ADUS ($113.80, +1.3%), ARDT ($9.60, +1.3%), ASTH ($18.78, +3.4%) and 9 more
ETSY (Etsy, Inc.): Leads 9 peers: MNSO ($19.27, +0.9%), GLBE ($31.66, -3.1%), CAVA ($63.50, -0.2%), BOOT ($187.99, +1.1%), BBWI ($24.07, +5.3%) | Peer of: AMZN ($198.79, -0.4%), BBWI ($24.07, +5.3%), BFAM ($66.90, -18.2%) and 6 more
AHR (American Healthcare REIT, Inc.): Leads 10 peers: CTRE ($40.01, -0.3%), HR ($17.96, +2.7%), NNN ($44.34, +1.6%), DLR ($180.97, +0.4%), ADC ($78.08, +2.0%) | Peer of: CTRE ($40.01, -0.3%), DOC ($16.70, +3.2%), HR ($17.96, +2.7%)
LDOS (Leidos Holdings, Inc.): Leads 10 peers: WIT ($2.34, +2.6%), BR ($173.70, +1.9%), CDW ($126.86, +0.0%), GIB ($74.53, -0.9%), IT ($158.58, +3.2%) | Peer of: ACN ($224.15, +0.9%), BR ($173.70, +1.9%), CDW ($126.86, +0.0%) and 10 more
AIZ (Assurant, Inc.): Leads 9 peers: AFG ($128.95, +1.1%), GL ($144.25, +0.1%), IVZ ($26.52, +1.1%), ORI ($42.57, -0.1%), FHN ($24.56, +0.1%) | Peer of: AFG ($128.95, +1.1%), FDS ($205.79, +1.9%), FHN ($24.56, +0.1%) and 5 more
CRL (Charles River Laboratories Inte): Leads 7 peers: BIO ($256.56, -12.3%), BAX ($19.79, +5.8%), AVTR ($9.20, +0.7%), RVTY ($96.03, +0.5%), PEN ($339.30, +0.2%) | Peer of: BIO ($256.56, -12.3%), PEN ($339.30, +0.2%), RGEN ($136.44, +2.9%) and 1 more
TGNA (TEGNA Inc): Leads 8 peers: CNK ($24.88, +0.1%), WB ($10.01, +0.5%), TEO ($11.42, -1.3%), VEON ($52.45, -1.5%), MANU ($17.44, +1.5%) | Peer of: CNK ($24.88, +0.1%), DJTWW ($6.00, +1.5%), TEO ($11.42, -1.3%) and 1 more
AR (Antero Resources Corporation): Leads 10 peers: OVV ($46.93, +2.1%), RRC ($37.57, +2.7%), AM ($21.45, +2.6%), PR ($17.29, +2.5%), DINO ($58.53, +2.0%) | Peer of: AM ($21.45, +2.6%), APA ($27.92, +3.7%), DINO ($58.53, +2.0%) and 7 more
MIR (Mirion Technologies, Inc.): Leads 9 peers: JBTM ($163.74, +0.2%), MIDD ($163.93, -0.1%), GTES ($27.97, +1.6%), MOG-A ($324.63, +0.5%), NPO ($272.63, +0.5%) | Peer of: GTLS ($206.77, +0.1%), MIDD ($163.93, -0.1%)
TRV (The Travelers Companies, Inc.): Leads 9 peers: PGR ($204.53, -0.5%), CB ($324.95, -2.3%), CINF ($162.77, -1.4%), WRB ($69.70, -2.7%), ALL ($207.51, +0.5%) | Peer of: AJG ($208.45, +1.8%), ALL ($207.51, +0.5%), CB ($324.95, -2.3%) and 4 more
NICE (NICE Ltd): Leads 10 peers: MTCH ($30.50, +1.9%), PCTY ($107.13, +2.8%), APPF ($178.41, +1.4%), DSGX ($65.74, +1.6%), LYFT ($13.27, +1.7%) | Peer of: APPF ($178.41, +1.4%), CFLT ($30.56, +0.1%), DBX ($24.53, +0.9%) and 14 more
Congressional Activity
LDOS (Leidos Holdings, Inc.) 🔴 Bearish (1y)
- 1 sale by 1 member
- Top seller: Keith Self - 1 transaction ($1,001 - $15,000)
STT (State Street Corporation) 🔴 Bearish (90d)
- 1 sale by 1 member
- Top seller: Hou. Jake Auchincloss (MA) - 1 transaction ($15,001 - $50,000)
LPLA (LPL Financial Holdings Inc.) 🟢 Bullish (1y)
- 1 purchase by 1 member
- Top buyer: Sen. Markwayne Mullin (OK) - 1 transaction ($15,001 - $50,000)
Recent Headlines
ACHC (Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.)
- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces Proposed Settlement in the Acadia Healthcare Securities Litigation (source)
AHR (American Healthcare REIT, Inc.)
- Healthcare REIT Posts 16.4% NOI Growth as Shares Soar 93%: Why This Fund's New Stake Stands Out (source)
- NAV Monitor: U.S. REITs End January At Median 16.2% Discount To Net Asset Value (source)
AIZ (Assurant, Inc.)
- Assurant Inc (AIZ) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Growth Amidst Strategic Investments (source)
- Assurant, Inc. (AIZ) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript (source)
- Assurant Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates on Higher Premiums (source)
- Compared to Estimates, Assurant (AIZ) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics (source)
- Assurant (AIZ) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates (source)
- Assurant Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results (source)
- Assurant and Compass International Holdings Launch New Home Warranty Solutions Across Select Brands (source)
AR (Antero Resources Corporation)
- Here Are Friday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Airbnb, AMD, Broadcom, CrowdStrike, Dollar Tree, Medtronic, Pinterest, Rivian, Roku, Tapestry, and More (source)
- Antero Resources Corporation (AR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript (source)
- Antero Resources: Ending The Fiscal Year With A Bang (source)
- Antero Resources Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y (source)
- 54 Stocks, 9 Megatrends: My Favorite Places To Be While Capital Is 'Forced' (source)
- Antero Resources (AR) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates (source)
- Antero Resources (AR) Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates (source)
- Antero Midstream Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Results and 2026 Guidance (source)
- Antero Resources Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Results and 2026 Guidance (source)
AZTA (Azenta, Inc.)
- Azenta Life Sciences and Frontier Space Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Space-Based Life Sciences Research Infrastructure (source)
TGNA (TEGNA Inc)
- ABC Arbitrage SA Buys Shares of 309,451 TEGNA Inc. $TGNA (source)
TMO (Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc)
- Cornerstone Investment Partners LLC Makes New Investment in Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. $TMO (source)
- Caprock Group LLC Purchases Shares of 8,500 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. $TMO (source)
- Atria Investments Inc Decreases Holdings in Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. $TMO (source)
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Expands Real-World Data Interoperability and Linkage Through Strategic Collaboration with Datavant (source)
- ABC Arbitrage SA Makes New $1.31 Million Investment in Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. $TMO (source)
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Prices Offering of USD-Denominated Senior Notes (source)
TRV (The Travelers Companies, Inc.)
- 15,398 Shares in The Travelers Companies, Inc. $TRV Acquired by Caprock Group LLC (source)
Market Context
Current market conditions show a broadly flat performance across major indices, with the S&P 500 up a negligible 0.01%, the Nasdaq down 0.07%, and the Dow essentially unchanged at -0.00%. This sideways action reflects neutral trend direction and subdued risk appetite, where investors appear hesitant to commit aggressively. For an SMA20/SMA50 strategy, which relies on moving average crossovers to capture momentum shifts, such consolidation can limit the frequency and strength of new signals, as price action lacks the clear directional bias needed for sustained trends. However, the total of 31 signals suggests persistent underlying opportunities amid this caution.
The VIX at 20.60, down 4.10%, indicates easing volatility, which tempers intraday swings and reduces noise in price data. This environment favors SMA crossover strategies by minimizing false signals from whipsaws, allowing shorter-term SMAs like the 20-day to more reliably interact with the 50-day average. Lower volatility supports holding positions longer once a crossover occurs, though the flat broader market implies selectivity is key to avoid ranging traps.
Healthcare's emergence as the top sector amid these conditions points to sector rotation toward defensive areas, aligning with low risk appetite in a neutral trend landscape. SMA20/SMA50 signals here may gain traction as capital flows into stability-focused sectors, offering relative outperformance potential even as overall indices drift. Traders should prioritize these signals for resilience in a low-volatility, indecisive backdrop.
⚠️ Extended Non-Trading Period Alert
Important: The next 3 days (Saturday, February 14 through Monday, February 16) are non-trading days (weekend/holiday).
What this means:
- Markets will not reopen until Tuesday, February 17
- News and events occurring over this extended non-trading period may significantly influence market sentiment
- Monitor news flow closely during this period
- Be prepared for potential gaps or increased volatility when markets reopen
- Earnings announcements, geopolitical events, or major news during this period can lead to significant price movements at the open
- Consider adjusting position sizes or using protective stops given the extended gap risk
Vlad's Take (EverHint)
Today's signals: Strong sector concentration in Healthcare (9 signals) suggests sector-specific rotation. 4 signals showing insider selling warrant caution. 2 signals with congressional selling warrant attention. Average RSI of 43 indicates oversold conditions.
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