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To: Johnny Canuck who wrote (70578)

2/7/2026 5:11:38 PM

From: Johnny Canuck

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Grok Question:
create a "Strength Matrix" that ranks these stocks by their beta (volatility) so you can decide which one fits your risk tolerance for this trade?

Answer:

This Strength Matrix is designed to help you select the right vehicle for the Bull Re-entry trade based on your risk tolerance.

In the February 2026 market, "Beta" (volatility relative to the market) has shifted. While NVIDIA remains the face of AI, it has become so massive that its volatility has actually smoothed out compared to "pure-play" memory or custom silicon providers.

2026 Semiconductor Strength & Volatility Matrix

Ticker	2026 Beta (Est.)	Risk Profile	Best Used For...	Key Technical "Tell"
Broadcom (AVGO)	1.2 – 1.3	Conservative	Steady, institutional-led compounding.	Holds the 50-day SMA better than the index.
NVIDIA (NVDA)	1.6 – 1.8	Balanced	Core "AI-Supercycle" exposure.	Reclaiming the 20-day EMA ($192) after a dip.
ASML (ASML)	1.5 – 1.7	Balanced	A "Monopoly" play on 2nm lithography.	High-volume "Hammer" candle at the $1,000 level.
Micron (MU)	2.1 – 2.3	Aggressive	High-leverage play on HBM3e memory supply.	Often bottoms 2-3 days before the SMH index.
Marvell (MRVL)	2.4 – 2.6	Speculative	Maximum upside on custom AI ASICs.	Large intraday "V-reversals" on high volume.

Strategy Selection by Risk Profile1. The "Safety First" Re-entry (AVGO / NVDA)If you want to participate in the recovery without the 5–10% intraday swings, focus on Broadcom. It is currently the "Gold Standard" for institutional portfolios in 2026.

Target: Buy when SMH hits the $375 alert and AVGO is sitting on its own 50-day support.

2. The "Alpha Hunter" Re-entry (MU / MRVL)If your goal is to outperform the index during the bounce, Micron is your primary target. In early 2026, memory is the tightest part of the supply chain. When the sector turns, MU typically "gaps up" and moves faster than the hardware names.

Warning: If the $BPSOX re-entry fails, these stocks will drop 2x faster than the index.

3. The "Pure Index" Play (SMH)If you don't want to pick individual winners, buying the SMH ETF at the $375 level gives you the blended average. This is the best choice if you are worried about a single stock (like NVDA) having a "miss" while the rest of the sector rallies.

Summary Checklist for your Trade

Wait for the $BPSOX to drop into the 40-55% zone.
Confirm SMH is testing the $375 level.
Pick your vehicle:
- Low Risk: AVGO
- Medium Risk: NVDA / ASML
- High Risk: MU / MRVL

Would you like me to calculate the specific "Position Size" for each of these based on a hypothetical $10,000 trade so you can see the dollar-at-risk for each volatility tier?