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Dated answer · 2026-09-01

PGR vs SMH — which is stronger right now?

Same dated snapshot (2026-09-01): PGR quality 100/100 vs SMH 100/100; engine LONG vs LONG. The comparison below is computed, dated, and auditable — not an opinion.

Snapshot2026-09-01 · source: yahoo
PGR (Progressive)SMH (Semiconductor ETF)
Market / sectorus · Financialsus · ETF
Price$217.65$555.77
Quality score100/100100/100
Engine signalLONG · 47 bars · uPnL +5.0%LONG · 308 bars · uPnL +120.8%
Total return-13.3%+120.8%

Thesis-break template (Financials)

NPL deterioration beyond industry pace; NIM squeeze from deposit competition; regulation hitting core profit; growth from looser lending

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