Steve Hill just wrapped a fast-paced 10-minute deep dive into something most traders have never seen done before: using sector ETF breadth data inside AIQ TradingExpert Pro to spot market rotation before it shows up in price.
Here’s why this is different from anything else out there:
Most breadth analysis stops at the NYSE or NASDAQ level. You see advancing vs. declining stocks, and you get a general sense of market health. That’s useful — but it’s incomplete.
When you break the S&P 500 down into its eleven sectors and track each one’s internal breadth data, something remarkable happens. You can see which sectors are quietly leading… and which are fading, even when the headline index looks fine.
Steve walks you through exactly how to set this up in TradingExpert Pro using special sector ETF tickers — and how to read the combined picture to spot high-probability rotation opportunities.
This is institutional-level analysis, built right into the software. Here are the files to make it happen. Don’t have AIQ? There’s a $1 trial offer below for you to check it out.
The 11 SP500 Sector markets are available in this zip file, unzip these to your wintes32/mdata folder
The 11 State Street ETFs are likely already in your AIQ database but are available in this zip file, unzip these to your /wintes32/tdata folder.
The list file for the 11 SP500 Sector markets is here, save to your wintes32 folder.
Make sure you go to Data Manager and under Utilities perform a Rebuild Master Ticker List. Also when updating your data each day, select Update Breadth Tickers and Compute Markets are selected.
The Zweig Thrust was also used on this video, the EDS file for this is here, save to your /wintes32/EDS Strategies folder. In Charts go to Chart, Settings, Indicator Library, EDS Indicators. Add the location to the Zweig EDS file, and for indicator type select one line with upper/lower support. Upper support set to 61, lower support to 40.
Markets in March 2026 were doing what markets do best — confusing people. Prices were pulling back. Headlines were negative. The majority of traders were uncertain, defensive, or on the sidelines.
But inside TradingExpert Pro, the market timing model was building a case. Not based on opinion. Not based on news. Based on the systematic, rule-by-rule analysis that AIQ has refined over three decades. And by the end of March, that case was overwhelming.
Here’s exactly what the system saw — and what it meant.
March 18 & 19 — The Opening Signal
On March 18, the AIQ market timing model issued an Expert Rating of 96 — Up. The following day, March 19, it fired again: another 96 — Up.
Back-to-back readings above 95 in consecutive sessions are not noise. An Expert Rating above 95 represents a high-conviction bullish technical condition — the system telling you, in its clearest language, that the weight of technical evidence favours higher prices. When that reading repeats on consecutive days, the model is reinforcing its own conclusion.
At this point, the disciplined AIQ trader is already paying close attention.
March 25 — Phase Analysis Confirms the Direction
4 days later, on March 25, Phase Analysis confirmed what the Expert Rating had been signalling.
The market Phase changed to Up.
This is a pivotal moment in any signal sequence. The Expert Rating identifies the condition; Phase Analysis identifies the trend cycle. When a high Expert Rating is followed by a Phase change in the same direction, the two most important components of the AIQ market timing model are in full agreement. The signal is no longer early — it is confirmed.
March 31 — The Full Picture
March 31 produced the most powerful single-day reading in the sequence — an Expert Rating of 98 — Up, arriving with Phase already turned upward. The individual timing rules that fired during this sequence tell a story that every AIQ trader should understand, because they illustrate precisely how the system thinks.
Rule 1: 21-Day Low Intraday Price with Positive Volume Accumulation
Intraday low prices declined to a 21-day low — a reading that, on the surface, looks bearish. But volume accumulation percentage was positive. In AIQ’s market timing logic, this non-confirmation is a weak bullish signal. Price is making new lows, but money is not leaving the market. That divergence matters.
Rule 2: 21-Day Low Closing Price with Rising Advance/Decline Breadth
Closing prices also reached a 21-day low. Again, superficially bearish. But market breadth — measured by advances versus declines — was increasing. When prices fall to new lows but more stocks are advancing than declining, the selling is not broad-based. This non-confirmation is a bullish signal indicating a possible upward price movement. The majority of the market is quietly holding up while the index prints a low.
Rule 3: 21-Day Low Closing Price with Rising Advance/Decline Oscillator
A third rule reinforced the same theme: closing prices at a 21-day low, but the advance/decline oscillator increasing. Another non-confirmation. Another bullish signal. Three separate breadth and price divergence rules all pointing the same direction — up.
Rule 4: 21-Day Stochastic Crossing the 20% Line with Rising Price Phase
The 21-day stochastic advanced and crossed the 20% line, while the price phase indicator was also increasing. In a weakly downtrending market, AIQ classifies this combination as a strong bullish signal suggesting an increase in prices. The stochastic crossing 20% from below is a classic oversold recovery signal — but paired with a rising price phase, it carries significantly more weight.
Rule 5: Rising Volume Accumulation with 21-Day Stochastic Above 20%
Volume accumulation percentage was increasing while the 21-day stochastic moved above the 20% line. In a downtrending market, AIQ rates this a strong bullish signal. Volume accumulation captures the relationship between buying and selling pressure over time. When it starts rising in a downtrend while momentum is recovering from oversold levels, the path of least resistance is shifting.
Rule 6: Negative Price Phase with Rising Volume Accumulation
Finally, even with the price phase still registering negative, volume accumulation had started to advance. In AIQ’s rules, this non-confirmation — volume diverging positively from a negative price phase — is a bullish signal regardless of market type. It doesn’t matter what the trend classification is. When volume accumulation turns up against a negative phase, the model says: the market is preparing to move higher.
What the Full Sequence Tells Us
Step back and look at this sequence as a whole.
March 18: Expert Rating 96 — Up. March 19: Expert Rating 96 — Up, confirmed. March 25: Phase changes to Up, validating both prior signals. March 31: Expert Rating 98 — Up, with six individual timing rules all firing bullish simultaneously, spanning price divergence, breadth divergence, volume accumulation, stochastic recovery, and phase analysis.
Every single component of the AIQ market timing model was in agreement. Rules that look at price. Rules that look at breadth. Rules that look at volume. Rules that look at momentum. All saying the same thing at the same time.
This is exactly the kind of multi-confirmation environment that the system is designed to identify — and that individual traders, relying on headlines or gut instinct, almost always miss. When prices are making 21-day lows and geopolitical news is negative, the human instinct is to step back. The AIQ system, by contrast, was reading below the surface and identifying that the internal structure of the market was quietly rebuilding.
The Lesson
Price can lie. Headlines always lie. But when multiple independent technical rules — breadth, volume, momentum, phase — all non-confirm a price low at the same time, the market is telling you something important: the selling is exhausted, and the buyers are already at work beneath the surface.
The March 2026 signal sequence is a textbook demonstration of why systematic, rule-based market timing produces results that emotional, discretionary trading cannot replicate. You don’t need to know whether the Iran conflict resolves or whether the Fed changes course. You need to know what the internals of the market are doing — and let a proven system tell you.
On March 18, the system said up. On March 19, it said it again. On March 25, Phase confirmed it. On March 31, rules piled on with a 98-rated exclamation mark.
The traders who followed the signals were on the right side of the move. That’s what systematic market timing is built for.
A free offer can look generous at first glance, yet still ask for more time, information or spending than you expected. That does not make it automatically poor value. It means you need a way to weigh the benefit against the conditions attached to it. A simple check before you sign up can help you decide whether an offer belongs in your plans or should be left alone.
This applies across promotions, from product samples to prize draws and entertainment offers. Pages collecting free spins bets lotteries can be a starting point for finding opportunities, but each listing still needs a closer look. The useful question is not only what you might receive. It is what you must do, disclose or spend to qualify.
Start with the actual reward
Translate the headline into something concrete. A sample may save you the price of a small product, while a competition offers a chance to win rather than a guaranteed return. A promotional credit may have restrictions that make its advertised value different from cash. Naming the reward plainly helps you compare like with like.
Then ask whether you would want the item or experience without the promotion. If a sample introduces you to a product you already planned to try, the offer may be useful. If it prompts an unnecessary purchase, the saving is less persuasive. A discount on something you would not otherwise buy is still an expense.
Read the conditions before sharing details
Eligibility rules can change the practical value of an offer. Check the closing date, age limits, location restrictions, entry limits and any purchase requirement. For a prize draw, look for the number of prizes and how the organiser will contact winners. For a sample, confirm whether postage is included and whether the offer is limited to one per household.
Personal information also has a cost, even when no money changes hands. Before completing a form, check who is collecting your details, how they may use them and whether marketing consent is optional. If the page sends you to another organisation, read that organisation’s terms rather than assuming the original listing covers everything.
Use a quick value check
A short set of questions can keep the decision grounded. It should take less time than the sign-up itself:
What will I receive, and is it guaranteed or chance-based?
Is there a purchase, subscription or payment detail required?
What are the key dates and eligibility limits?
Which personal details must I provide, and can I decline marketing?
How much time will entry, collection or follow-up take?
Would I still consider this worthwhile if the headline value were lower?
These questions also make comparison easier. One offer may have a modest reward with clear terms; another may promise more but require repeated entries or a long form. The first could be the better fit for someone who values convenience. The right choice depends on your own limits, not the largest figure on the page.
Set boundaries before you browse
Promotions can encourage repeated checking, especially when entries refresh or deadlines approach. Decide in advance how much time you are willing to spend and whether you are comfortable receiving follow-up messages. A separate email address can help organise legitimate updates, but it does not replace checking consent settings or reading the privacy notice.
For any offer involving betting or gambling, treat the activity as paid entertainment once you risk your own money. Free credits or spins may come with wagering rules, expiry dates or limits on withdrawals. Read those terms carefully, never use money set aside for bills, and stop if the activity no longer feels controlled. A promotion is not a reason to chase losses or spend more than planned.
Keep a record of what you enter
A basic note with the offer name, closing date and any follow-up action can prevent missed deadlines and duplicate entries. It also gives you a useful record if a sample does not arrive or an organiser’s promised update never comes. Save confirmation emails and avoid sending sensitive documents unless the organiser explains why they are needed and how they will protect them.
Over time, this approach helps you spot which kinds of offers suit you. Some people prefer a straightforward sample with no purchase requirement. Others are happy to enter a draw and accept that they may get nothing. When you judge the reward, conditions, privacy cost and time together, free offers become easier to assess without letting an attention-grabbing headline make the decision for you.
Leisure spending often slips through the cracks because it arrives in small amounts. A coffee here, a streaming upgrade there, a few pounds placed on a game during a quiet evening. None of these decisions feels large in isolation, yet together they can take up a noticeable part of a monthly budget. A simple entertainment plan can help people enjoy occasional games of chance without allowing them to compete with rent, food, savings or other fixed commitments.
One useful starting point is to separate paid entertainment from free promotional opportunities. Resources such as free spins bets lotteries can help readers find offers in one place, but a promotion still needs to fit within a clear personal limit. “Free” does not mean risk-free: an offer may have eligibility rules, expiry dates, wagering conditions or a payment requirement. Reading those details before taking part is part of the budgeting process.
Start with the purpose of the budget
A leisure budget should answer a practical question: how much money can leave the household without affecting essential plans? The answer is different for each person. Someone saving for a house deposit may set a very small monthly figure, while another person with fewer financial commitments may choose a larger amount. The figure matters less than the boundary around it.
Keep the entertainment allowance separate from money reserved for bills, emergency savings and debt repayments. A dedicated wallet, prepaid card or simple spreadsheet can make the limit visible. Once the allowance has been used, the activity stops until the next budget period. This rule removes the need to make a fresh decision after an unlucky result or an unexpectedly long evening.
The budget should also cover related costs. A person might count deposits but forget transport, food, subscriptions or in-game purchases connected with the same outing. Recording the full cost gives a more honest view of the habit and makes it easier to adjust the plan.
Read an offer like a contract
Promotional language can make an offer sound simpler than it is. Before accepting anything, check the terms in full. Pay attention to the minimum deposit, the number of spins or entries, the value assigned to each one and the deadline for using the promotion. Some offers restrict the games that qualify, while others cap the amount that can be withdrawn from promotional play.
Check the minimum age and location requirements before registering.
Confirm whether a deposit is needed and how much it must be.
Read the wagering or turnover rule attached to bonus funds.
Look for an expiry date and set a reminder if the offer has a short window.
Check withdrawal limits, identity checks and any excluded games.
Review privacy, marketing and account closure settings before signing up.
A useful habit is to write down the offer in plain language before accepting it. For example, note what must be deposited, what can be played, how long the bonus lasts and what outcome would make the activity worthwhile as entertainment. If the conditions are difficult to explain in a few sentences, pause and read them again. Confusion is a poor basis for spending.
Use time as a second limit
Money is only one part of responsible leisure planning. Chance-based activities can also consume more time than expected, especially when each result appears quickly. Set an end time before starting and use an alarm that sits away from the phone or computer. When the alarm sounds, finish the current round and close the session.
Time limits protect the rest of the evening. They also prevent entertainment from pushing aside sleep, work, exercise or conversations with family. A short session can feel more deliberate when it has a defined beginning and end. If a person regularly ignores the time limit, that pattern is useful information. The limit may need to become shorter, or the activity may no longer suit the person.
Avoid combining games with heavy drinking, tiredness or strong emotion. Those conditions make it harder to track spending and follow pre-set rules. Planning the session for a calm period improves decision-making and keeps the activity in its proper place.
Judge the experience, not the result
A win can make an activity seem better than it was, while a loss can create an urge to continue. Neither result gives a complete account of the experience. After a session, consider the cost, the time used and the mood afterwards. Did the activity provide enjoyable entertainment within the planned limit? Did it cause tension, distraction or regret?
Keeping a short record for a month can reveal patterns that are hard to notice day by day. Note the date, the amount spent, the duration and a simple rating of how the session felt. The record does not need to become an elaborate tracking project. A few honest lines can show if promotional offers are helping someone stay within budget or encouraging more frequent visits.
People should also decide in advance what signs mean they need a break. Chasing losses, hiding spending, borrowing money, missing commitments or feeling unable to stop are clear reasons to step away. Support is available through organisations that specialise in gambling-related harm, and speaking to a trusted person can make the next step easier.
Review the plan each month
A budget works best when it changes with real circumstances. Review it at the end of each month alongside other spending. If the allowance repeatedly runs out early, reduce the number of sessions rather than adding money. If the activity no longer feels enjoyable, redirect the allowance towards another form of leisure, such as cinema tickets, a meal with friends, a hobby class or a day trip.
The point of a structured plan is not to turn entertainment into a financial performance. It is to keep optional spending visible and contained. Clear limits, careful reading and a regular review allow people to make informed choices while protecting the parts of life that depend on steady money and attention.
In this fast-moving 45-minute I demonstrated how AI can assist in developing real trading strategies for use inside AIQ’s Expert Design Studio.
You’ll watch the process unfold step by step:
• From concept → rules
• From rules → testable strategy
• From manual effort → AI-assisted efficiency
Whether you’re new to system development or already building strategies, you’ll walk away with practical ideas you can apply immediately. If you believe smarter tools lead to better decisions, don’t miss this video.
This zip files contains the 8 strategy EDS file used in the video, together with the text files, Strategy Guide, Quick Reference, and Implementation Checklist generated by the AI and used in the session is available at
