Hugh Johnson, chief investment officer with First Albany, noted that even in a down market, utilities have done well, as well as health care and consumer staples.
"I'm always bothered when I see those sectors do well, because those are the sectors that do well in the late stages of a bull market or in a bear market," Johnson said. "That's not a good sign, particularly when you see the stock market going down at the same time, and you also see large-caps outperforming small."