Rate of Change Indicator, Bear Market Strategy, Sector Strategies, And More
Backtesting course:
We have been backtesting and trading for over 20 years, and we recently finished our backtesting course. Please look at this page to read more:
The price is 49 USD if you order BEFORE Saturday 3rd of September. From the 3rd of September, we increase the price to 99 USD.
The best performing stock markets in the world:
Which stock markets have performed the best since 1900? Why should you invest in stocks?
The stock market has been an excellent place to “park” your money, but it’s not guaranteed. The Russian stock market, for example, closed in 1917 and didn’t open again until 1991! Also, the stock market juggernaut, the USA, had a devastating civil war only about 150 years ago. And not to mention Germany which was devastated by two world wars and hyperinflation in between.
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However, individual stock picking is extremely difficult. Why most fail is better understood if you read about the dynamics of the stock market:
Sector trading strategy:
We have finished backtesting all the 11 sectors that make the S&P 500. You find all the backtests in this article:
Bear market strategies:
2022 has so far been a bad year for stocks. It happens, and it’s not something to worry about. As a matter of fact, whether you are a long-term investor or short-term trader you should be happy when a bear market comes:
Sweden OMX:
Did you know that the Nordic stock markets have outperformed the US since 1965? The best one has been Sweden (Stockholm). Does it offer any trading opportunities?
Rate of Change indicator strategy:
The Rate Change indicator is a momentum indicator. Is it any good? We made some backtests to find out:
September is the worst month for stocks:
September first is just around the corner; historically, this has been the worst month of the year.
Below is the return if you invested at the close of August every year and sold at the close of September (S&P 500 since 1960):
The average gain is negative -0.67% and the win rate is 43%. However, we are not indicating that September 2022 will be bad. These are just averages and statistics.
