Defensive Scan
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Defensive Scan
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Defensives parabolic — nearly every name overbought. JNJ RSI 87, MCD RSI 86, KO RSI 80, CL RSI 79, CLX RSI 79. Only HRL neutral.
Quick Snapshot
| Signal | Reading |
|---|---|
| Overall | 🔴 EXTREMELY OVERBOUGHT — Defensive rotation crowded trade. Most names RSI > 75. |
| Risk | Mean reversion coming. Don't initiate new positions here. |
| Exception | HRL $24 RSI 48 — only defensive not extended. |
Defensive Universe (Validated 2026-02-11)
| Stock | Price | RSI | SMA20 | vs SMA | Signal | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNJ | $237.41 | 87 | $224.84 | +5.6% | 🔴 Overbought | Healthcare |
| KO | $77.89 | 80 | $73.75 | +5.6% | 🔴 Overbought | Beverages |
| PG | $157.24 | 75 | $149.77 | +5.0% | 🟡 Extended | Consumer staples |
| CL | $93.92 | 79 | $87.60 | +7.2% | 🔴 Overbought | Consumer staples |
| CLX | $119.35 | 79 | $112.04 | +6.5% | 🔴 Overbought | Consumer staples |
| MCD | $324.87 | 86 | $313.59 | +3.6% | 🔴 Overbought | Fast food |
| GIS | $47.94 | 73 | $45.51 | +5.3% | 🟡 Extended | Packaged food |
| HRL | $24.42 | 48 | $24.51 | -0.4% | 🟡 Neutral | Meat/food |
| MDLZ | $60.06 | 64 | $58.15 | +3.3% | 🟢 Healthy | Snacks |
| WMT | $128.57 | 72 | $121.25 | +6.0% | 🟡 Extended | Retail |
| COST | $997.67 | 63 | $968.02 | +3.1% | 🟢 Healthy | Retail |
Heat Map
| Zone | Stocks | RSI Range |
|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Overbought (>75) | JNJ, MCD, KO, CL, CLX, PG | 75-87 |
| 🟡 Extended (60-75) | GIS, WMT, MDLZ, COST | 63-73 |
| 🟢 Neutral (<60) | HRL | 48 |
Key Signals
- DO NOT CHASE — 6 of 11 defensive names have RSI > 75. This is a crowded trade.
- JNJ RSI 87 — Most overbought defensive. Trim if holding.
- MCD RSI 86 — Fast food as safe haven, extreme.
- HRL only neutral defensive at RSI 48 — but weak fundamentals.
- When growth bounces, these defensives will likely give back gains.
- This rotation is a sign of fear, not a new uptrend in defensives.
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