The Market Ear
May 31, 2026
Software Stocks Seven Week Recovery
Market ReportEquitiesOtherInformation Technology
Software stocks (IGV) have surged 36% over seven weeks, reclaiming their 200-day moving average and recording their best monthly performance in 25 years.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Software stocks (IGV) reclaimed their 200-day moving average and the 100 level, ending a long period of underperformance.
- 2.The sector has recorded 7 straight weekly gains, up 36% in that span, marking its best month since October 2001.
- 3.Inflows into software ETFs are at high levels, with $1.5 billion attracted in May, the third largest since late 2025.
Table of Contents
- From SaaSapocalypse to Salvation
- 7 straight weeks
- Breaking out
- Best month in 25 years
- Even outperforming semis
- Back to buying
- Still significant short positioning
- Infrastructure Software (MSXXINSW Index)
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Securities
IGVSPXMSXXINSW
Themes
Technical BreakoutsShort Squeezing / Positioning
Regions
North AmericaUnited States
