Savior Market Conviction Compass Update – February 20, 2026
Remaining Conviction Level: 51 / 100
The Savior Market Conviction Compass declined meaningfully this week, falling from 62 to 51, reflecting a deterioration in market internals despite equity markets continuing to trade near record highs.
While price stability remains intact, underlying indicators suggest a more cautious interpretation of current conditions. Breadth weakened significantly during the week before improving late on Friday, highlighting a fragile internal environment beneath otherwise stable index performance.
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The Savior Market Conviction Compass
A disciplined framework for navigating full market cycles
Why a Conviction Framework Matters
Markets do not move in straight lines. The Savior Market Conviction Compass provides structure and discipline across changing market environments, helping investors avoid emotional decisions and remain aligned with long-term objectives.
What Informs the Compass
The Compass evaluates multiple dimensions of market behavior, including long-term fundamentals, market trends, risk conditions, and opportunity alignment. Conviction increases only as evidence aligns across these dimensions.
How the Compass Is Used
The Compass guides overall portfolio exposure, tactical adjustments, and risk management. It is not a prediction tool, but a decision-discipline framework.
Higher scores mean we have more conviction to own risk assets; lower scores mean our conviction has been reduced and risk‑management takes priority.
How It Fits into Our Investment Philosophy
The Market Conviction Compass works alongside comprehensive financial planning and risk-aware investment management to support disciplined decision-making across market cycles.
Current Reading
Current reading as of February 13th, 2026, is 62 and indicates our conviction level is moderate suggesting investors should remain cautious.
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“The pursuit of excellence in markets is rarely comfortable. Progress is built through structure, alignment, and the discipline to manage risk through inevitable periods of strain.”
– Todd M. Ingwersen, CFP®, CIMA®, CEPA®
Founder and Chief Investment Officer
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