The Catch-Up Trade in Tech

A textbook continuation pattern in $XLK suggests the next leg of this bull market is just getting started.  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ 

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 The Catch-Up Trade in Tech   While most sectors have been breaking out and sprinting to new highs, the market's biggest leaders have been doing… nothing.   Large-cap tech has spent the past few months moving sideways—not breaking down, not surging higher—just quietly digesting gains.   Here, we're looking at a textbook pennant pattern in $XLK, a classic continuation pattern that forms during ongoing uptrends:     This kind of structure represents compression, energy building, and supply and demand coming into balance before the next move.   More often than not, these patterns resolve in the direction of the underlying trend. In this case, that trend is still higher.   The real risk only comes if these patterns fail and move against the trend. Until that happens, this sideways action is simply fuel for the next up leg.   This setup also becomes a classic catch-up trade—a perfect opportunity to add some of the big-cap tech names that have been consolidating.   I just bought calls in $NVDA yesterday for Breakout Multiplier—join us to catch this trade.   Plus, don't miss Steve Strazza live tomorrow at 2 PM ET, where he'll unveil his latest Beat Report research and break down how to trade during earnings season like a pro.   Reserve your sport and don't miss it!   Alfonso De Pablos, CMT   Director of Research, All Star Charts   Alfonso De Pablos, CMT | Director of Research, All Star Charts All Star Charts emails are a financial publication of general circulation and only offers impersonal advice, not tailored to individual needs of a specific client or group. Any comments or statements made herein do not necessarily reflect those of All Star Charts or its affiliates (collectively, "All Star Charts") and do not constitute buy or sell recommendations. Unless specifically indicated, this message is not an official confirmation of any transaction. The contents of any email communications to or from All Star Charts may be monitored or reviewed at All Star Charts's discretion. All Star Charts accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage arising in any way from the use of this transmission and any attachments; it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that they are virus free. If you reply to this email, please note that we are a public investor and do not want any material non-public information. We do not agree to keep confidential any information you provide and do not agree to any restrictions on our trading activity, except pursuant to a written confidentiality agreement executed by All Star Charts. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage your preferences here unsubscribe. © 2026 All Star Charts 624 Broadway, Suite 405 San Diego, CA 92101 All Star Charts 624 Broadway Suite 405 San Diego, CA 92101