Bearish for the Nasdaq
Nasdaq Tech Sector Rotation Out
Emerging
Gaining attention from a low base in Nasdaq 100 coverage.
Judged on the 7-day share of Nasdaq 100 coverage to 21 October
Updated 21 October 2026
The bearish argument: The Nasdaq is underperforming relative to other major indices and remains well below record highs, reflecting a rotation of capital away from technology stocks as investors reassess sector positioning.
What changed?
1.3% → 3.3% of Nasdaq 100 coverage · up from 10th to 3rd-largest bearish argument (rolling 3-day share, 20 Oct → 21 Oct)
How attention has changed
3.3% of Nasdaq 100 coverage
Rolling 3-day share · as of 21 Oct 2026
This measures attention in published coverage, not the likelihood of a price move.
| Date | Share of coverage |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 0% |
| 2026-09-23 | 0% |
| 2026-09-24 | 0% |
| 2026-09-25 | 0% |
| 2026-09-26 | 0% |
| 2026-09-27 | 0% |
| 2026-09-28 | 0% |
| 2026-09-29 | 0% |
| 2026-09-30 | 0% |
| 2026-10-01 | 0% |
| 2026-10-02 | 0% |
| 2026-10-03 | 0% |
| 2026-10-04 | 0% |
| 2026-10-05 | 0% |
| 2026-10-06 | 0% |
| 2026-10-07 | 0% |
| 2026-10-08 | 0% |
| 2026-10-09 | 2.1% |
| 2026-10-10 | 1.4% |
| 2026-10-11 | 1.8% |
| 2026-10-12 | 0% |
| 2026-10-13 | 0% |
| 2026-10-14 | 0% |
| 2026-10-15 | 2.8% |
| 2026-10-16 | 1.3% |
| 2026-10-17 | 1.8% |
| 2026-10-18 | 1.1% |
| 2026-10-19 | 1.1% |
| 2026-10-20 | 1.3% |
| 2026-10-21 | 3.3% |
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The argument and its evidence
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Recent coverage
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ZeroHedge · Published 20 Oct 2026
From AI To KO: BofA Says The Flight-To-Safety Has Become A Bubble Of Its Own
In coverage record: 21 Oct 2026
“After a week in which the Nasdaq and the SOX had their worst week since Liberation Day, and the VIX briefly ripped toward 22 on Friday”
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News18 · Published 20 Oct 2026
US futures dip as AI sell-off returns, oil prices rise sharply
In coverage record: 21 Oct 2026
“with a recent tech selloff gaining momentum again”
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WTOP · Published 20 Oct 2026
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 10
In coverage record: 21 Oct 2026
“drops for several big technology stocks including Apple and Meta Platforms weighed on the Nasdaq composite”
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CNBC · Published 19 Oct 2026
What’s likely to move the market
In coverage record: 20 Oct 2026
“The stock is off 12% from the July high... Shares are down 10% from the July high... The stock is off 20% from the August high.”
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WTOP · Published 16 Oct 2026
How major US stock indexes fared Friday 10
In coverage record: 17 Oct 2026
“The Nasdaq composite sank 2.1%. Both posted their worst week since June.”
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Moneycontrol · Published 14 Oct 2026
GIFT Nifty down, signals weak start for Sensex, Nifty after 1,100-point rally; rising oil, US inflation weighs
In coverage record: 15 Oct 2026
“US equities ended slightly lower on Tuesday as semiconductor stocks extended their recent decline, weighing on the technology-heavy Nasdaq”
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Earlier coverage
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ZeroHedge · Published 8 Oct 2026
Futures Slide As Oil Jumps On Iran Strike Report, Bond Rout Resumes Ahead Of 30Y Auction
In coverage record: 9 Oct 2026
“JPM's Positioning Intel flags crowding in NDX longs (98th percentile)... the ratio of open interest in put options on the QQQ has reached its highest level since June relative to calls”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 5 Aug 2026
Stocks hover near record highs and oil prices stabilize with talk of a deal to open Strait of Hormuz
In coverage record: 6 Aug 2026
“The Nasdaq composite fell 0.4%. The Nasdaq is just over 2% below its record”
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