This system has earned Trades-Own-Strategy (TOS) Certification.
This means that the manager of this system trades his own strategy
in a real-life, funded brokerage account.
Trades-Own-Strategy (TOS) Certification Details
Certification process started
08/15/2024
Most recent certification approved
8/15/24 15:55 ET
Trades at broker
Interactive Brokers (server 2 / Stocks, Option, Futures)
Scaling percentage used
100%
# trading signals issued by system since certification
119
# trading signals executed in manager's Interactive Brokers (server 2 / Stocks, Option, Futures) account
119
Percent signals followed since 08/15/2024
100%
This information was last updated
11/25/24 8:11 ET
Warning: System trading results are still hypothetical.
Even though the system developer is currently trading his own system in a real-life brokerage account,
the trading results presented on this Web site must still be regarded as purely hypothetical results.
This is because (among other reasons) the system developer may not have traded all signals,
particularly those that occurred before 08/15/2024,
and the system developer's results may not match the system results presented here. In addition,
not all subscribers have received the same trades or prices as the system manager has. For these reasons, and others, it is extremely important you remember the following:
About the results you see on this Web site
Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results.
These results are based on simulated or hypothetical performance results.
Hypothetical performance results have many inherent limitations, some of which are described below. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown. In fact, there are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by any particular trading program.
One of the limitations of hypothetical performance results is that they are generally prepared with the benefit of hindsight. In addition, hypothetical trading does not involve financial risk, and no hypothetical trading record can completely account for the impact of financial risk in actual trading. For example, the ability to withstand losses or to adhere to a particular trading program in spite of trading losses are material points which can also adversely affect actual trading results. There are numerous other factors related to the markets in general or to the implementation of any specific trading program which cannot be fully accounted for in the preparation of hypothetical performance results and all of which can adversely affect actual trading results.
You may be interested to learn more technical details about
how Collective2 calculates the hypothetical results you see on this web site.
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This system has earned Trades-Own-Strategy (TOS) Certification. This means that the manager of this system trades his own strategy in a real-life, funded brokerage account.
Trades-Own-Strategy (TOS) Certification Details | |
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Certification process started | 08/15/2024 |
Most recent certification approved | 8/15/24 15:55 ET |
Trades at broker | Interactive Brokers (server 2 / Stocks, Option, Futures) |
Scaling percentage used | 100% |
# trading signals issued by system since certification | 119 |
# trading signals executed in manager's Interactive Brokers (server 2 / Stocks, Option, Futures) account | 119 |
Percent signals followed since 08/15/2024 | 100% |
This information was last updated | 11/25/24 8:11 ET |
Warning: System trading results are still hypothetical.
Even though the system developer is currently trading his own system in a real-life brokerage account, the trading results presented on this Web site must still be regarded as purely hypothetical results. This is because (among other reasons) the system developer may not have traded all signals, particularly those that occurred before 08/15/2024, and the system developer's results may not match the system results presented here. In addition, not all subscribers have received the same trades or prices as the system manager has. For these reasons, and others, it is extremely important you remember the following:
About the results you see on this Web site
Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results.
These results are based on simulated or hypothetical performance results. Hypothetical performance results have many inherent limitations, some of which are described below. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown. In fact, there are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by any particular trading program.
One of the limitations of hypothetical performance results is that they are generally prepared with the benefit of hindsight. In addition, hypothetical trading does not involve financial risk, and no hypothetical trading record can completely account for the impact of financial risk in actual trading. For example, the ability to withstand losses or to adhere to a particular trading program in spite of trading losses are material points which can also adversely affect actual trading results. There are numerous other factors related to the markets in general or to the implementation of any specific trading program which cannot be fully accounted for in the preparation of hypothetical performance results and all of which can adversely affect actual trading results.
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C2Star
C2Star is a certification program for trading strategies. In order to become "C2Star Certified," a strategy must apply tight risk controls, and must exhibit excellent performance characteristics, including low drawdowns.
You can read more about C2Star certification requirements here.
Note that: all trading strategies are risky, and C2Star Certification does not imply that a strategy is low risk.
Rate of Return Calculations
Overview
To comply with NFA regulations, we display Cumulative Rate of Return for strategies with a track record of less than one year. For strategies with longer track records, we display Annualized (Compounded) Rate of Return.
How Cumulative Rate of Return is calculated
= (Ending_equity - Starting_equity) / Starting_equity
Remember that, following NFA requirements, strategy subscription costs and estimated commissions are included in marked-to-market equity calculations.
All results are hypothetical.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | YTD | |
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2024 | (1.7%) | (8.3%) | (3%) | +17.1% | +2.4% |
Model Account Details
A trading strategy on Collective2. Follow it in your broker account, or use a free simulated trading account.
Advanced users may want to use this information to adjust their AutoTrade scaling, or merely to understand the magnitudes of the nearby chart.
Started | $100,000 | |
Buy Power | $36,994 | |
Cash | $17,848 | |
Equity | $2,297 | |
Cumulative $ | $3,101 | |
Includes dividends and cash-settled expirations: | $231 | Itemized |
Total System Equity | $103,101 | |
Margined | ($16,848) | |
Open P/L | $2,297 |
Trading Record
Statistics
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Strategy began8/15/2024
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Suggested Minimum Cap$15,000
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Strategy Age (days)101.72
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Age102 days ago
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What it tradesStocks
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# Trades58
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# Profitable27
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% Profitable46.60%
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Avg trade duration4.6 days
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Max peak-to-valley drawdown18.26%
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drawdown periodAug 26, 2024 - Sept 11, 2024
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Cumul. Return2.4%
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Avg win$1,215
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Avg loss$966.19
- Model Account Values (Raw)
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Cash$17,848
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Margin Used($16,848)
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Buying Power$36,994
- Ratios
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W:L ratio1.10:1
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Sharpe Ratio0.33
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Sortino Ratio0.44
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Calmar Ratio0.73
- CORRELATION STATISTICS
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Return of Strat Pcnt - Return of SP500 Pcnt (cumu)-5.33%
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Correlation to SP5000.75830
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Return Percent SP500 (cumu) during strategy life7.69%
- Return Statistics
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Ann Return (w trading costs)8.5%
- Slump
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Current Slump as Pcnt Equityn/a
- Instruments
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Percent Trades Futuresn/a
- Slump
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Current Slump, time of slump as pcnt of strategy lifen/a
- Instruments
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Short Options - Percent Covered100.00%
- Return Statistics
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Return Pcnt Since TOS Statusn/a
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Return Pcnt (Compound or Annual, age-based, NFA compliant)0.024%
- Instruments
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Percent Trades Optionsn/a
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Percent Trades Stocks1.00%
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Percent Trades Forexn/a
- Return Statistics
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Ann Return (Compnd, No Fees)11.5%
- Risk of Ruin (Monte-Carlo)
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Chance of 10% account loss31.50%
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Chance of 20% account loss2.00%
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Chance of 30% account lossn/a
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Chance of 40% account lossn/a
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Chance of 60% account loss (Monte Carlo)n/a
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Chance of 70% account loss (Monte Carlo)n/a
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Chance of 80% account loss (Monte Carlo)n/a
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Chance of 90% account loss (Monte Carlo)n/a
- Automation
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Percentage Signals Automatedn/a
- Risk of Ruin (Monte-Carlo)
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Chance of 50% account lossn/a
- Popularity
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Popularity (Today)0
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Popularity (Last 6 weeks)319
- Trading Style
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Any stock shorts? 0/10
- Popularity
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C2 Score933
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Popularity (7 days, Percentile 1000 scale)0
- Trades-Own-System Certification
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Trades Own System?Yes
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TOS percent100%
- Win / Loss
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Avg Loss$966
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Avg Win$1,216
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Sum Trade PL (losers)$29,952.000
- Age
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Num Months filled monthly returns table4
- Win / Loss
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Sum Trade PL (winners)$32,823.000
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# Winners27
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Num Months Winners1
- Dividends
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Dividends Received in Model Acct232
- AUM
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AUM (AutoTrader live capital)102769
- Win / Loss
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# Losers31
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% Winners46.5%
- Frequency
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Avg Position Time (mins)6572.50
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Avg Position Time (hrs)109.54
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Avg Trade Length4.6 days
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Last Trade Ago2
- Leverage
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Daily leverage (average)2.42
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Daily leverage (max)4.70
- Regression
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Alpha-0.09
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Beta1.70
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Treynor Index0.02
- Maximum Adverse Excursion (MAE)
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MAE:Equity, average, all trades0.01
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MAE:PL - worst single value for strategy-
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MAE:PL (avg, winning trades)-
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MAE:PL (avg, losing trades)-
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MAE:PL (avg, all trades)-0.67
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MAE:Equity, average, winning trades0.01
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MAE:Equity, average, losing trades0.01
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Avg(MAE) / Avg(PL) - All trades-56.913
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MAE:Equity, losing trades only, 95th Percentile Value for this strat-
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MAE:Equity, win trades only, 95th Percentile Value for this strat-
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MAE:Equity, 95th Percentile Value for this strat0.00
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Avg(MAE) / Avg(PL) - Winning trades0.485
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Avg(MAE) / Avg(PL) - Losing trades-1.380
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Hold-and-Hope Ratio0.009
- Analysis based on MONTHLY values, full history
- RATIO STATISTICS
- Ratio statistics of excess return rates
- Statistics related to Sharpe ratio
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Mean-0.00477
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SD0.31909
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Sharpe ratio (Glass type estimate)-0.01495
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Sharpe ratio (Hedges UMVUE)-0.00843
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df2.00000
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t-0.00747
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p0.50264
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Lowerbound of 95% confidence interval for Sharpe Ratio-3.93321
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Upperbound of 95% confidence interval for Sharpe Ratio3.90670
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Lowerbound of 95% CI (Gibbons, Hedeker & Davis approximation-3.92837
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Upperbound of 95% CI (Gibbons, Hedeker & Davis approximation3.91150
- Statistics related to Sortino ratio
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Sortino ratio-0.02248
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Upside Potential Ratio1.97752
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Upside part of mean0.41958
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Downside part of mean-0.42435
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Upside SD0.15121
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Downside SD0.21217
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N nonnegative terms2.00000
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N negative terms1.00000
- Statistics related to linear regression on benchmark
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N of observations3.00000
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Mean of predictor0.22057
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Mean of criterion-0.00477
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SD of predictor0.04978
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SD of criterion0.31909
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Covariance0.00575
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r0.36192
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b (slope, estimate of beta)2.32003
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a (intercept, estimate of alpha)-0.51649
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Mean Square Error0.17697
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DF error1.00000
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t(b)0.38823
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p(b)0.38212
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t(a)-0.33030
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p(a)0.60155
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Lowerbound of 95% confidence interval for beta-73.61030
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Upperbound of 95% confidence interval for beta78.25040
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Lowerbound of 95% confidence interval for alpha-20.38540
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Upperbound of 95% confidence interval for alpha19.35240
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Treynor index (mean / b)-0.00206
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Jensen alpha (a)-0.51649
- Ratio statistics of excess log return rates
- Statistics related to Sharpe ratio
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Mean-0.03985
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SD0.32742
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Sharpe ratio (Glass type estimate)-0.12171
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Sharpe ratio (Hedges UMVUE)-0.06867
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df2.00000
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t-0.06085
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p0.52150
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Lowerbound of 95% confidence interval for Sharpe Ratio-4.02949
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Upperbound of 95% confidence interval for Sharpe Ratio3.81357
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Lowerbound of 95% CI (Gibbons, Hedeker & Davis approximation-3.98917
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Upperbound of 95% CI (Gibbons, Hedeker & Davis approximation3.85184
- Statistics related to Sortino ratio
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Sortino ratio-0.17811
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Upside Potential Ratio1.82189
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Upside part of mean0.40763
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Downside part of mean-0.44748
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Upside SD0.14677
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Downside SD0.22374
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N nonnegative terms2.00000
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N negative terms1.00000
- Statistics related to linear regression on benchmark
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N of observations3.00000
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Mean of predictor0.21727
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Mean of criterion-0.03985
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SD of predictor0.04863
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SD of criterion0.32742
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Covariance0.00559
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r0.35116
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b (slope, estimate of beta)2.36419
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a (intercept, estimate of alpha)-0.55353
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Mean Square Error0.18797
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DF error1.00000
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t(b)0.37504
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p(b)0.38579
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t(a)-0.34146
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p(a)0.60474
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Lowerbound of 95% confidence interval for beta-77.73390
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Upperbound of 95% confidence interval for beta82.46230
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Lowerbound of 95% confidence interval for alpha-21.15110
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Upperbound of 95% confidence interval for alpha20.04400
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Treynor index (mean / b)-0.01686
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Jensen alpha (a)-0.55353
- Risk estimates for a one-period unit investment (parametric)
- assuming log normal returns and losses (using central moments from Sharpe statistics)
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VaR(95%)0.14683
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Expected Shortfall on VaR0.17937
- assuming Pareto losses only (using partial moments from Sortino statistics)
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VaR(95%)0.06438
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Expected Shortfall on VaR0.12120
- ORDER STATISTICS
- Quartiles of return rates
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Number of observations3.00000
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Minimum0.89624
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Quartile 10.97033
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Median1.04442
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Quartile 31.05478
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Maximum1.06513
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Mean of quarter 10.89624
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Mean of quarter 21.04442
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Mean of quarter 30.00000
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Mean of quarter 41.06513
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Inter Quartile Range0.08445
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Number outliers low0.00000
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Percentage of outliers low0.00000
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Mean of outliers low0.00000
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Number of outliers high0.00000
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Percentage of outliers high0.00000
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Mean of outliers high0.00000
- Risk estimates for a one-period unit investment (based on Ex
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Extreme Value Index (moments method)0.00000
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VaR(95%) (moments method)0.00000
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Expected Shortfall (moments method)0.00000
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Extreme Value Index (regression method)0.00000
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VaR(95%) (regression method)0.00000
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Expected Shortfall (regression method)0.00000
- DRAW DOWN STATISTICS
- Quartiles of draw downs
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Number of observations1.00000
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Minimum0.10376
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Quartile 10.10376
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Median0.10376
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Quartile 30.10376
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Maximum0.10376
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Mean of quarter 10.00000
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Mean of quarter 20.00000
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Mean of quarter 30.00000
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Mean of quarter 40.00000
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Inter Quartile Range0.00000
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Number outliers low0.00000
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Percentage of outliers low0.00000
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Mean of outliers low0.00000
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Number of outliers high0.00000
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Percentage of outliers high0.00000
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Mean of outliers high0.00000
- Risk estimates based on draw downs (based on Extreme Value T
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Extreme Value Index (moments method)0.00000
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VaR(95%) (moments method)0.00000
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Expected Shortfall (moments method)0.00000
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Extreme Value Index (regression method)0.00000
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VaR(95%) (regression method)0.00000
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Expected Shortfall (regression method)0.00000
- COMBINED STATISTICS
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Annualized return (arithmetic extrapolation)-0.01193
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Compounded annual return (geometric extrapolation)-0.01187
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Calmar ratio (compounded annual return / max draw down)-0.11442
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Compounded annual return / average of 25% largest draw downs0.00000
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Compounded annual return / Expected Shortfall lognormal-0.06619
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0.00000
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0.00000
- Analysis based on DAILY values, full history
- RATIO STATISTICS
- Ratio statistics of excess return rates
- Statistics related to Sharpe ratio
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Mean0.12153
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SD0.27188
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Sharpe ratio (Glass type estimate)0.44699
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Sharpe ratio (Hedges UMVUE)0.44218
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df70.00000
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t0.23269
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p0.40834
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Lowerbound of 95% confidence interval for Sharpe Ratio-3.32034
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Upperbound of 95% confidence interval for Sharpe Ratio4.21120
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Lowerbound of 95% CI (Gibbons, Hedeker & Davis approximation-3.32357
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Upperbound of 95% CI (Gibbons, Hedeker & Davis approximation4.20793
- Statistics related to Sortino ratio
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Sortino ratio0.60236
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Upside Potential Ratio7.15354
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Upside part of mean1.44326
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Downside part of mean-1.32173
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Upside SD0.17953
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Downside SD0.20175
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N nonnegative terms36.00000
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N negative terms35.00000
- Statistics related to linear regression on benchmark
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N of observations71.00000
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Mean of predictor0.25307
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Mean of criterion0.12153
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SD of predictor0.12369
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SD of criterion0.27188
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Covariance0.02549
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r0.75808
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b (slope, estimate of beta)1.66628
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a (intercept, estimate of alpha)-0.30000
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Mean Square Error0.03189
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DF error69.00000
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t(b)9.65581
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p(b)-0.00000
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t(a)-0.86793
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p(a)0.80578
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Lowerbound of 95% confidence interval for beta1.32202
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Upperbound of 95% confidence interval for beta2.01054
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Lowerbound of 95% confidence interval for alpha-0.99009
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Upperbound of 95% confidence interval for alpha0.38976
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Treynor index (mean / b)0.07293
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Jensen alpha (a)-0.30016
- Ratio statistics of excess log return rates
- Statistics related to Sharpe ratio
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Mean0.08479
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SD0.27346
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Sharpe ratio (Glass type estimate)0.31005
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Sharpe ratio (Hedges UMVUE)0.30671
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df70.00000
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t0.16140
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p0.43612
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Lowerbound of 95% confidence interval for Sharpe Ratio-3.45635
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Upperbound of 95% confidence interval for Sharpe Ratio4.07443
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Lowerbound of 95% CI (Gibbons, Hedeker & Davis approximation-3.45867
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Upperbound of 95% CI (Gibbons, Hedeker & Davis approximation4.07209
- Statistics related to Sortino ratio
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Sortino ratio0.41042
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Upside Potential Ratio6.90949
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Upside part of mean1.42738
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Downside part of mean-1.34260
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Upside SD0.17630
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Downside SD0.20658
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N nonnegative terms36.00000
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N negative terms35.00000
- Statistics related to linear regression on benchmark
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N of observations71.00000
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Mean of predictor0.24539
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Mean of criterion0.08479
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SD of predictor0.12368
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SD of criterion0.27346
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Covariance0.02563
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r0.75782
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b (slope, estimate of beta)1.67554
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a (intercept, estimate of alpha)-0.32637
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Mean Square Error0.03230
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DF error69.00000
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t(b)9.64802
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p(b)-0.00000
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t(a)-0.93827
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p(a)0.82431
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Lowerbound of 95% confidence interval for beta1.32908
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Upperbound of 95% confidence interval for beta2.02199
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Lowerbound of 95% confidence interval for alpha-1.02030
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Upperbound of 95% confidence interval for alpha0.36756
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Treynor index (mean / b)0.05060
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Jensen alpha (a)-0.32637
- Risk estimates for a one-period unit investment (parametric)
- assuming log normal returns and losses (using central moments from Sharpe statistics)
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VaR(95%)0.02709
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Expected Shortfall on VaR0.03392
- assuming Pareto losses only (using partial moments from Sortino statistics)
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VaR(95%)0.01132
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Expected Shortfall on VaR0.02398
- ORDER STATISTICS
- Quartiles of return rates
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Number of observations71.00000
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Minimum0.93650
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Quartile 10.99484
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Median1.00045
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Quartile 31.00867
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Maximum1.06075
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Mean of quarter 10.98232
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Mean of quarter 20.99801
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Mean of quarter 31.00427
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Mean of quarter 41.01788
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Inter Quartile Range0.01382
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Number outliers low4.00000
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Percentage of outliers low0.05634
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Mean of outliers low0.95269
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Number of outliers high2.00000
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Percentage of outliers high0.02817
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Mean of outliers high1.04535
- Risk estimates for a one-period unit investment (based on Ex
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Extreme Value Index (moments method)0.75101
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VaR(95%) (moments method)0.01946
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Expected Shortfall (moments method)0.08120
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Extreme Value Index (regression method)0.75440
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VaR(95%) (regression method)0.01807
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Expected Shortfall (regression method)0.07388
- DRAW DOWN STATISTICS
- Quartiles of draw downs
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Number of observations1.00000
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Minimum0.16337
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Quartile 10.16337
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Median0.16337
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Quartile 30.16337
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Maximum0.16337
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Mean of quarter 10.00000
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Mean of quarter 20.00000
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Mean of quarter 30.00000
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Mean of quarter 40.00000
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Inter Quartile Range0.00000
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Number outliers low0.00000
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Percentage of outliers low0.00000
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Mean of outliers low0.00000
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Number of outliers high0.00000
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Percentage of outliers high0.00000
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Mean of outliers high0.00000
- Risk estimates based on draw downs (based on Extreme Value T
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Extreme Value Index (moments method)0.00000
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VaR(95%) (moments method)0.00000
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Expected Shortfall (moments method)0.00000
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Extreme Value Index (regression method)0.00000
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VaR(95%) (regression method)0.00000
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Expected Shortfall (regression method)0.00000
- COMBINED STATISTICS
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Annualized return (arithmetic extrapolation)0.11443
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Compounded annual return (geometric extrapolation)0.11929
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Calmar ratio (compounded annual return / max draw down)0.73016
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Compounded annual return / average of 25% largest draw downs0.00000
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Compounded annual return / Expected Shortfall lognormal3.51706
- Analysis based on DAILY values, last 6 months only
- RATIO STATISTICS
- Ratio statistics of excess log return rates
- Statistics related to linear regression on benchmark
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VAR (95 Confidence Intrvl)0.02700
- DRAW DOWN STATISTICS
- Risk estimates based on draw downs (based on Extreme Value T
- assuming Pareto losses only (using partial moments from Sortino statistics)
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Last 4 Months - Pcnt Negative0.75%
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Strat Max DD how much worse than SP500 max DD during strat life?-355439000
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Max Equity Drawdown (num days)16
Strategy Description
2. Strategic Adjustments for Optimal Performance: Timing is crucial in trading, and our algorithm dynamically adjusts your investment portfolio based on real-time market signals. By adapting to changing market conditions, it seeks to position the strategy for optimal performance.
3. Informed Decision-Making for Better Results: Driven by AI technology and advanced technical indicators, the algorithm leverages data-driven insights to make informed investment decisions. By analyzing indicators such as the relative strength index (RSI), moving averages, and other advanced technical indicators, it aims to identify high-potential trades and execute them.
4. Safeguarding Your Investments: Protecting your capital is the priority. The algorithm integrates comprehensive risk management protocols, considering factors such as market volatility, asset correlations, and historical performance. By prioritizing risk management, it aims to help safeguard our capital.
5. Proven Performance, Backed by Data: The strategy has undergone rigorous backtesting and analysis, demonstrating a track record of success; of course certain years perform better than others. Through various market conditions, the algorithm has shown the potential to deliver solid returns while preserving capital. Check our historical trades in Collective2 for transparent performance metrics and historical picks/backtesting results to help you decide if you would like to invest in this algorithm.
A. Do you monitor trades full-time for the period that they are on?
Trades are closely monitored throughout their duration to promptly respond to market fluctuations.
B. Is this an Algorithm controlled/managed strategy with no manual inputs?
The trading strategy is a carefully balanced blend of advanced algorithms and human expertise. While algorithms play a crucial role in executing trades and capturing opportunities, manual inputs, oversight, and adjustments are made when needed. This combined approach allows us to benefit from the speed and precision of algorithmic trading while leveraging the human element to adapt to market dynamics and optimize performance.
C. Can you provide a summary of the methodologies used for your trading strategy so I can get a sense of what to expect?
The trading strategy incorporates a multi-faceted approach. It utilizes a combination of technical analysis, quantitative models, and machine learning algorithms. I know this is not saying much but it does exactly that. By leveraging historical market data, statistical indicators, and advanced pattern recognition techniques, potential trading opportunities are identified and executed when deemed fit. Additionally, human expertise and market insights contribute to the decision-making process, allowing the algorithm to adapt our strategies to prevailing market conditions effectively.
D. Do you have stop/loss built in?
No, our trading strategy does not rely on a built-in stop-loss mechanism. While we acknowledge the importance of risk management, extensive backtesting since 2003 has consistently shown that the drawdowns associated with our strategy are significantly smaller compared to the potential profits generated by the algorithm. This strong historical performance supports our decision not to rely on stop-loss orders. Instead, we actively manage and mitigate risks through careful monitoring, continuous evaluation, and disciplined risk management practices.
Finally, please note that past performance does not guarantee future results, and it is important to conduct your due diligence before making any investment decisions.
Most values on this page (including the Strategy Equity Chart, above) have been adjusted by estimated trading commissions and subscription costs.
Some advanced users find it useful to see "raw" Model Account values. These numbers do not include any commissions, fees, subscription costs, or dividend actions.
Strategy developers can "archive" strategies at any time. This means the strategy Model Account is reset to its initial level and the trade list cleared. However, all archived track records are permanently preserved for evaluation by potential subscribers.
About the results you see on this Web site
Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results.
These results are based on simulated or hypothetical performance results that have certain inherent limitations. Unlike the results shown in an actual performance record, these results do not represent actual trading. Also, because these trades have not actually been executed, these results may have under-or over-compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated or hypothetical trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to these being shown.
In addition, hypothetical trading does not involve financial risk, and no hypothetical trading record can completely account for the impact of financial risk in actual trading. For example, the ability to withstand losses or to adhere to a particular trading program in spite of trading losses are material points which can also adversely affect actual trading results. There are numerous other factors related to the markets in general or to the implementation of any specific trading program, which cannot be fully accounted for in the preparation of hypothetical performance results and all of which can adversely affect actual trading results.
Material assumptions and methods used when calculating results
The following are material assumptions used when calculating any hypothetical monthly results that appear on our web site.
- Profits are reinvested. We assume profits (when there are profits) are reinvested in the trading strategy.
- Starting investment size. For any trading strategy on our site, hypothetical results are based on the assumption that you invested the starting amount shown on the strategy's performance chart. In some cases, nominal dollar amounts on the equity chart have been re-scaled downward to make current go-forward trading sizes more manageable. In these cases, it may not have been possible to trade the strategy historically at the equity levels shown on the chart, and a higher minimum capital was required in the past.
- All fees are included. When calculating cumulative returns, we try to estimate and include all the fees a typical trader incurs when AutoTrading using AutoTrade technology. This includes the subscription cost of the strategy, plus any per-trade AutoTrade fees, plus estimated broker commissions if any.
- "Max Drawdown" Calculation Method. We calculate the Max Drawdown statistic as follows. Our computer software looks at the equity chart of the system in question and finds the largest percentage amount that the equity chart ever declines from a local "peak" to a subsequent point in time (thus this is formally called "Maximum Peak to Valley Drawdown.") While this is useful information when evaluating trading systems, you should keep in mind that past performance does not guarantee future results. Therefore, future drawdowns may be larger than the historical maximum drawdowns you see here.
Trading is risky
There is a substantial risk of loss in futures and forex trading. Online trading of stocks and options is extremely risky. Assume you will lose money. Don't trade with money you cannot afford to lose.
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