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Mean-Reversion Signals

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The mean-reversion strategy uses the PSI5 algo to generate long-only signals for two ETFs in the daily timeframe. Registration information is provided below. The updates are typically available by 7:00 a.m. (ET) on weekdays. We do not send any email notifications of updates. Updates to this page are typically announced on the X account @priceactionlab.

Last update: October 8, 2024, after the close of the market.  Click here to register.

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Performance (backtests)

Start of Signal Reports* +15.0% return, -6.6% MDD, 78 trades, 74.4% win rate
Year-to-date +14.5% return, -5.5% MDD, 50 trades, 78.0% win rate

* Start date: June 27, 2023. The allocation to the signals of the two ETFs is 50% of closed equity. Performance is indicative only and depends on execution, slippage, and commissions. 

The following pairs can also be used in place of SPY and QQQ:

SSO and QLD for 2x leverage.
SPXL and TQQQ for 3x leverage.

Performance (backtests) with SPXL and TQQQ

Start of Signal Reports* +38.5% return, -21.1% MDD, 78 trades, 70.5% win rate
Year-to-date +42.8% return, -15.9% MDD, 50 trades, 76.0% win rate

* Start date: June 27, 2023. The allocation to the signals of the two ETFs is 50% of closed equity. Performance is indicative only and depends on execution, slippage, and commissions. 

Note that the use of leveraged ETFs will result in significant increases in equity volatility and the maximum drawdown.

Monthly Equity Performance (SPY and QQQ): 06/27/2023 – 10/02/2024

Monthly Equity Performance (SPXL and TQQQ): 06/27/2023 – 10/02/2024

Historical Performance (Backtests) Ending 12/29/2023

SPY and QQQ ETFs (50% allocation to each ETF, $0.01/share commission)

Win rate: 68.9%, 1,364 Trades, average holding period: 4.9 days, Exposure: 43.4%. Performance is indicative only and depends on execution, slippage, and commissions.

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Disclaimer: The Daily Mean-Reversion Signals (Signals) are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice or actionable content. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, fitness, or timeliness for any particular purposes of the Signals. Under no circumstances should the Signals be treated as financial advice. The author of this website is not a registered financial adviser. Before subscribing, read our full Disclaimer and Terms and Conditions.

A few comments about mean-reversion strategies

Mean-reversion strategies are risky because the signals are designed to go against the short-term trend. Most strategies do not use a stop loss because it destroys profitability.

Mean-reversion strategies are for professional traders who understand risk and can manage it effectively.

Amateur traders can lose money even when using a profitable mean-reversion strategy because of fear of taking signals that go against the short-term trend.

Usually, professionals allocate a small percentage of capital to mean-reversion strategies.