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Dated answer · 2026-09-01

MCD or MRK: which has stronger momentum now?

As of 2026-09-01: MCD WAIT (11 bars, uPnL +0.0%, total return -10.1%) vs MRK LONG (227 bars, uPnL +65.9%, total return +64.2%). Momentum is the fourth gate — quality and valuation ceilings come first.

Snapshot2026-09-01 · source: yahoo
MCD (McDonalds)MRK (Merck)
Market / sectorus · Consumer Discus · Healthcare
Price$260.06$149.54
Quality score100/100100/100
Engine signalWAIT · 11 bars · uPnL +0.0%LONG · 227 bars · uPnL +65.9%
Total return-10.1%+64.2%

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