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Rotation Investor ETF – Ranking Table

This page covers the ranking table for the rotation strategy trading ETFs (RO-Investor-ETF). The ranking table shows the ETF universe with a sortable prefix, which makes it easy to find specific groups (tech ETFs, commodity ETFs). Table indicators include the Momentum Rank, Trend Trio (up/down), Broad Breadth Model (bull/bear), the momentum indicator and the 5-day change in momentum. The default sort puts the strongest ETFs at the top and each ETF includes a SharpChart link.

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Rotation Investor NDX100 – Ranking Table

This page covers the ranking table for the rotation strategy trading Nasdaq 100 stocks (RO-Investor-NDX). The ranking table includes the sector and industry for sorting to find specific groups (software, semiconductor). Table indicators include the Momentum Rank, PPO Trend (up/down), Broad Breadth Model (bull/bear), the NDX momentum indicator and the 5-day change in momentum. The default sort puts the strongest stocks at the top and each stock includes a SharpChart link.

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Rotation Investor ETF – Signals and Portfolio

This page covers the signals and portfolio for the rotation strategy trading ETFs (RO-Investor-ETF). The strategy starts with our stock market breadth model to define ETF eligibility. There is a table showing the current portfolio, gain/loss and new entry/exit signals. Two sidebars make it easy to compare the current ranking with the prior week’s ranking, and see which ETFs made the cut. A second table shows the most recent closed positions with their gain/loss and bars traded.

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Rotation Investor SPX500 – Ranking Table

This page covers the ranking table for the rotation strategy trading S&P 500 stocks (RO-Investor-SPX). The ranking table includes the sector and industry for sorting to find specific groups (housing, semiconductor). Table indicators include the Momentum Rank, Trend Filter (strong/not), Broad Breadth Model (bull/bear), the SPX momentum indicator and the 5-day change in momentum. The default sort puts the strongest stocks at the top and each stock includes a SharpChart link.

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Rotation Investor SPX500 – Signals & Portfolio

This page covers the signals and portfolio for the rotation strategy trading S&P 500 stocks (RO-Investor-SPX). The strategy starts with our stock market breadth model to define the broad market environment. There is a table showing the current portfolio, gain/loss and new entry/exit signals. Two sidebars make it easy to compare the current ranking with the prior week’s ranking, and see which stocks made the cut. A second table shows the most recent closed positions with their gain/loss and bars traded.

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Trend Signals & StochClose Rank for ETFs

Using a 270 ETF universe, this page covers Trend Composite signals for trend and StochClose values for ranking. Users can identify new trend signals, track existing signals and see the percentage change. Sortable columns make it easy to filter for uptrends and then sort by StochClose to rank trend strength. The table includes links to a StockCharts chart with corresponding indicators.

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Rotation Investor NDX100 – Signals & Portfolio

This page covers the signals and portfolio for the rotation strategy trading Nasdaq 100 stocks (RO-Investor-NDX). The strategy starts with our stock market breadth model to define the broad market environment. There is a table showing the current portfolio, gain/loss and new entry/exit signals. Two sidebars make it easy to compare the current ranking with the prior week’s ranking, and see which stocks made the cut. A second table shows the most recent closed positions with their gain/loss and bars traded.

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Rotation Investor NDX100 – Strategy Details, Indicators, Signals, Rank Table

Rotation trading strategies capture the power of momentum by rotating into the strongest stocks and out of stocks that are losing upward momentum. This report explains rotation strategy that trades Nasdaq 100 stocks (RO-Investor-NDX). We cover the trend indicator, volatility condition, momentum rank, rotation threshold and exit signals. We also explain the signal/portfolio page and the ranking table.

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Rotation Investor SPX500 – Strategy Details, Indicators, Universe, Signals, Tables

Rotation trading strategies capture the power of momentum by rotating into the strongest stocks and out of stocks that are losing upward momentum. This report explains rotation strategy that trades S&P 500 stocks (RO-Investor-SPX). We cover the trend filter, volatility condition, momentum rank, rotation threshold and exit signals. We also explain the signal/portfolio page and the ranking table.

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Broad Breadth Model – Methodology, Indicators, Signals & Performance

The broad market environment is vitally important to strategies that trade stocks or equity ETFs. Bull and bear markets, however, are not just defined by the trend for the major indexes, such as the S&P 500. Instead, we must look within the indexes and use breadth indicators to quantify the environment for the majority stocks. We are trading individual stocks and equity ETFs, not the indexes. Analyze accordingly.

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2024 Report Card, RO-Trader Shines, RO-Investor Starts Rough, ETF Strategy Maintains Edge

2024 was a good year, even though it finished with a drawdown in December. The rotation trader strategies put in solid performances, especially RO-Trader-SPX. The rotation investor strategies started off well in November, but took a hit in December as the market fell. Momentum rotation strategies follow the ebb

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Beginning in the Midst of a Bull Run and Dealing with Drawdowns

Not all pullbacks result in long-term trend changes and not all drawdowns lead to bear markets. The odds favor the bulls as long as the bull market signal is valid and drawdowns provide opportunities during bull markets. Today’s report will analyze the drawdowns in the Rotation Investor strategies. We will show the Maximum Drawdown, Median Drawdown and a drawdown range for putting money to work.

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Revisiting Overbought Filters for Rotation Strategies – Can we Improve Performance with a Tweak?

Momentum-Rotation strategies get their edge from upward momentum. More often than not, this means there will be entry signals for stocks that seem overbought. Not all overbought stocks continue higher and some correct hard after becoming overbought. Can we improve performance by avoiding stocks that are extremely overbought? Today’s report will discuss the recency bias, show some overbought examples and puts an overbought filter to the test.

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Understanding Equity Curve Performance and Setting Realistic Expectation (Premium)

It is important to understand the ebb and flow of the equity curve when trading a strategy. How long is the strategy flat or down? How often do we see strong momentum runs? How often does the strategy experience double-digit drawdowns? How can we take advantage of drawdown? We will answer these questions and more.

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Do Overbought Filters Improve Performance for Momentum Rotation Strategies? (Premium)

Buying stocks that seem overbought is difficult, but this is often required when trading a momentum-rotation strategy. By design, these strategies buy the strongest stocks and many seem “overbought”. Momentum is all about buying high and selling higher. This report will test the original Rotation Investor strategies with the addition of an overbought filter. In other words, we will avoid stocks that are overbought. Does this filter help or hurt performance?

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