Journal ·
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Regime Risk-onMarket Regime
RISK-ON the regime engine's authoritative close-of-day read. VIX 17.44 (elevated, vol firming). Breadth 56.5% (553/979) of names above their 200-EMA (mixed — about half of names in primary uptrends). SPX closed 743.54 +11.1% vs its 200-EMA (669.22).
Key Macro Reads (real data)
| Metric | Level | Read |
|---|---|---|
| Regime | RISK-ON | Flip from NEUTRAL |
| VIX | 17.44 | Elevated vol firming |
| Breadth >200-EMA | 56.5% (553/979) | Mixed about half of names in primary uptrends |
| SPX close | 743.54 | +11.1% vs 200-EMA (669.22) |
Regime Assessment
Regime flipped to RISK-ON from the prior NEUTRAL read. Calm-to-constructive tape: the regime engine reads risk-on, the environment narrative-momentum is built for. Lean into strength, size to conviction, cut losers fast.
Research Funnel
The screen cast a 133-name universe; 43 cleared the conviction floor for deeper research. (Screening reach only — no positions, sizes, entries, stops, or P&L are disclosed.)
Status
Regime RISK-ON on the public ledger for 2026-05-21. Flipped from the prior NEUTRAL read. Entry reconstructed from the pipeline's recorded close-of-day regime state. Research only no positions, sizes, entries, stops, or P&L.
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