If you are bullish you want to look at the strongest sectors, bearish, the weakest. These rankings are by relative strength as measured against the total stock market.
Four time frames are used, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Each time frame has its own unique advantages.
Back testing work shows, as a for instance, the six month time frame has the quickest recovery factor, if that is important to you. The screen will look like:
Copy and paste into Microsoft Excel or your favorite spreadsheet. Sort by your desired time frame.
OPEN: 80 Sector/Industry Group Ranks