IWD: U.S. Value Price Right, Eyes On Earnings Growth

  • Upgrading IWD to a hold rating, due to emerging relative strength in value and cyclical sectors, despite stretched valuation. Potential outperformance hinges on value stocks' earnings growth converging with the Magnificent Seven and the US avoiding recession. IWD trades at a P/E above its historical average, with financials as the largest sector, and mixed technical/seasonal signals near $190 resistance.