• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – April 24, 2026 – SP500 Trend is Positive – No Active Position.

  Today’s price:O: 61.66 H: 62.31 L: 61.37 C: 62.21
  

  Price is 1.5% up from previous close.

  The SP&500 has been in an uptrend for 9 days. However, the system has not entered a position yet.

  The system does not hold a position at this time.

  SPW S&P500 Trading Strategy comparison vs. Buy and Hold

  Below, we compare the performance of SPW versus a Buy & Hold approach. Our SP500 Trading Strategy will trade SSO, while the Buy and Hold would trade any S&P500-based ETF such as SPY. The comparison starts on 11, Aug 2023

  	Buy & Hold	SPW
  PNL	6,051	461
  OK	n/a	82.4%
  DrDwn	18.9%	50.0%
  Cagr	19.1	1.7

  Closed Ops: 17 – Won: 14 Lost: 3
  Profit Ratio: 106%
  System Quality Number: 0.1

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 1.7%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 50.0 SPW vs. 18.9 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 82.4, with 14 wins and only 3 losses.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 4:

  

  Volatility wave is currently in phase 4 — Exhaustion Zone.

  As of April 24, 2026, SPX rose +0.80%. The market is on the bottom stage of the cycle, where traders look for new balance, and volatility is expanding.

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  April 24, 2026

• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – April 23, 2026 – Market Direction: Upward – Currently Not Invested.

  Today’s price:O: 61.49 H: 61.97 L: 60.23 C: 61.31
  

  Price is -0.8% down from previous close.

  The SP&500 has been in an uptrend for 8 days. However, the system has not entered a position yet.

  The system does not hold a position at this time.

  SPW S&P500 Trading Strategy comparison vs. Buy and Hold

  Below, we compare the performance of SPW versus a Buy & Hold approach. Our SP500 Trading Strategy will trade SSO, while the Buy and Hold would trade any S&P500-based ETF such as SPY. The comparison starts on 03, Jul 2025

  	Buy & Hold	SPW
  PNL	1,320	-3,566
  OK	n/a	75.0%
  DrDwn	9.1%	50.0%
  Cagr	16.7	-42.2

  Closed Ops: 4 – Won: 3 Lost: 1
  Profit Ratio: 29%
  System Quality Number: -0.7

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of -42.2%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 50.0 SPW vs. 9.1 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 75.0, with 3 wins and only 1 losses.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 3:

  

  Volatility wave is currently in phase 3 — Upthrust Phase.

  As of April 23, 2026, SPX fell -0.41%. The market is on the bottom stage of the cycle, where traders look for new balance, and volatility is easing.

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  April 23, 2026

• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – April 22, 2026 – Upward Momentum Continues – System is Currently Invested (5.0%)

  Today’s price:O: 61.45 H: 61.83 L: 61.28 C: 61.78
  

  Price is 2.0% up from previous close.

  The current uptrend has been active for 7 days, and the system remains invested while the momentum persists.

  The system entered a long position on Dec 31, 2025 at 58.83. As of today’s close, the price is 61.78 showing a gain of 5.0%.

  SPW S&P500 Trading Strategy comparison vs. Buy and Hold

  Below, we compare the performance of SPW versus a Buy & Hold approach. Our SP500 Trading Strategy will trade SSO, while the Buy and Hold would trade any S&P500-based ETF such as SPY. The comparison starts on 11, Aug 2023

  	Buy & Hold	SPW
  PNL	5,990	6,396
  OK	n/a	91.7%
  DrDwn	18.9%	17.5%
  Cagr	19.0	20.1

  Closed Ops: 12 – Won: 11 Lost: 1
  Profit Ratio: 7274%
  System Quality Number: 3.3

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 20.1%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 17.5 SPW vs. 18.9 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 91.7, with 11 wins and only 1 losses.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 3:

  

  Volatility wave is currently in phase 3 — Upthrust Phase.

  As of April 22, 2026, SPX rose +1.05%. The market is on the lower side of the cycle, pointing to cooling enthusiasm or early weakness, and volatility is easing.

  © SPW · spwoodpecker.com

  April 23, 2026

• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – April 20, 2026 – SP500 Trend is Positive – System Holding a Position (4.3%)

  Today’s price:O: 61.38 H: 61.58 L: 60.93 C: 61.37
  

  Price is -0.4% down from previous close.

  The current uptrend has been active for 5 days, and the system remains invested while the momentum persists.

  The system entered a long position on Dec 31, 2025 at 58.83. As of today’s close, the price is 61.37 showing a gain of 4.3%.

  SPW S&P500 Trading Strategy comparison vs. Buy and Hold

  Below, we compare the performance of SPW versus a Buy & Hold approach. Our SP500 Trading Strategy will trade SSO, while the Buy and Hold would trade any S&P500-based ETF such as SPY. The comparison starts on 11, Aug 2023

  	Buy & Hold	SPW
  PNL	5,925	6,292
  OK	n/a	91.7%
  DrDwn	18.9%	17.5%
  Cagr	18.9	19.9

  Closed Ops: 12 – Won: 11 Lost: 1
  Profit Ratio: 7274%
  System Quality Number: 3.3

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 19.9%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 17.5 SPW vs. 18.9 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 91.7, with 11 wins and only 1 losses.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 3:

  

  Volatility wave is currently in phase 3 — Upthrust Phase.

  As of April 20, 2026, SPX fell -0.24%. The market is on the lower region of the volatility wave, hinting at fatigue among buyers, and market fluctuations are calming down.

  © SPW · spwoodpecker.com

  April 21, 2026

• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – April 20, 2026 – Market Direction: Upward – Active Trade in Progress (4.3%)

  Today’s price:O: 61.38 H: 61.58 L: 60.93 C: 61.37
  

  Price is -0.4% down from previous close.

  The current uptrend has been active for 5 days, and the system remains invested while the momentum persists.

  The system entered a long position on Dec 31, 2025 at 58.83. As of today’s close, the price is 61.37 showing a gain of 4.3%.

  SPW S&P500 Trading Strategy comparison vs. Buy and Hold

  Below, we compare the performance of SPW versus a Buy & Hold approach. Our SP500 Trading Strategy will trade SSO, while the Buy and Hold would trade any S&P500-based ETF such as SPY. The comparison starts on 11, Aug 2023

  	Buy & Hold	SPW
  PNL	5,925	6,292
  OK	n/a	91.7%
  DrDwn	18.9%	17.5%
  Cagr	18.9	19.9

  Closed Ops: 12 – Won: 11 Lost: 1
  Profit Ratio: 7274%
  System Quality Number: 3.3

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 19.9%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 17.5 SPW vs. 18.9 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 91.7, with 11 wins and only 1 losses.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 1:

  

  Volatility wave is currently in phase 1 — Downthrust Phase.

  As of March 27, 2026, SPX fell -1.67%. The market is on the upper stage of the market cycle, showing confidence still dominates sentiment, and price fluctuations are increasing.

  © SPW · spwoodpecker.com

  April 20, 2026

• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – April 17, 2026 – Market Direction: Upward – Position Open – In the Market (4.7%)

  Today’s price:O: 60.94 H: 62.02 L: 60.90 C: 61.62
  

  Price is 2.4% up from previous close.

  The current uptrend has been active for 4 days, and the system remains invested while the momentum persists.

  The system entered a long position on Dec 31, 2025 at 58.83. As of today’s close, the price is 61.62 showing a gain of 4.7%.

  SPW S&P500 Trading Strategy comparison vs. Buy and Hold

  Below, we compare the performance of SPW versus a Buy & Hold approach. Our SP500 Trading Strategy will trade SSO, while the Buy and Hold would trade any S&P500-based ETF such as SPY. The comparison starts on 11, Aug 2023

  	Buy & Hold	SPW
  PNL	5,963	6,355
  OK	n/a	91.7%
  DrDwn	18.9%	17.5%
  Cagr	19.0	20.1

  Closed Ops: 12 – Won: 11 Lost: 1
  Profit Ratio: 7274%
  System Quality Number: 3.3

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 20.1%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 17.5 SPW vs. 18.9 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 91.7, with 11 wins and only 1 losses.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 1:

  

  Volatility wave is currently in phase 1 — Downthrust Phase.

  As of March 27, 2026, SPX fell -1.67%. The market is on the higher region of the volatility wave, reflecting an extended rally, and volatility is expanding.

  © SPW · spwoodpecker.com

  April 20, 2026

• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – April 17, 2026 – Upward Momentum Continues – System Holding a Position (4.7%)

  Today’s price:O: 60.94 H: 62.02 L: 60.90 C: 61.62
  

  Price is 2.4% up from previous close.

  The current uptrend has been active for 4 days, and the system remains invested while the momentum persists.

  The system entered a long position on Dec 31, 2025 at 58.83. As of today’s close, the price is 61.62 showing a gain of 4.7%.

  SPW S&P500 Trading Strategy comparison vs. Buy and Hold

  Below, we compare the performance of SPW versus a Buy & Hold approach. Our SP500 Trading Strategy will trade SSO, while the Buy and Hold would trade any S&P500-based ETF such as SPY. The comparison starts on 11, Aug 2023

  	Buy & Hold	SPW
  PNL	5,963	6,355
  OK	n/a	91.7%
  DrDwn	18.9%	17.5%
  Cagr	19.0	20.1

  Closed Ops: 12 – Won: 11 Lost: 1
  Profit Ratio: 7274%
  System Quality Number: 3.3

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 20.1%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 17.5 SPW vs. 18.9 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 91.7, with 11 wins and only 1 losses.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 1:

  

  Volatility wave is currently in phase 1 — Downthrust Phase.

  As of March 27, 2026, SPX fell -1.67%. The market is on the high phase of the cycle, where momentum remains positive, and volatility is expanding.

  © SPW · spwoodpecker.com

  April 17, 2026

• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – April 16, 2026 – Market Direction: Upward – System is Currently Invested (2.3%)

  Today’s price:O: 60.09 H: 60.38 L: 59.67 C: 60.19
  

  Price is 0.5% up from previous close.

  The current uptrend has been active for 3 days, and the system remains invested while the momentum persists.

  The system entered a long position on Dec 31, 2025 at 58.83. As of today’s close, the price is 60.19 showing a gain of 2.3%.

  SPW S&P500 Trading Strategy comparison vs. Buy and Hold

  Below, we compare the performance of SPW versus a Buy & Hold approach. Our SP500 Trading Strategy will trade SSO, while the Buy and Hold would trade any S&P500-based ETF such as SPY. The comparison starts on 11, Aug 2023

  	Buy & Hold	SPW
  PNL	5,773	5,993
  OK	n/a	91.7%
  DrDwn	18.9%	17.5%
  Cagr	18.5	19.1

  Closed Ops: 12 – Won: 11 Lost: 1
  Profit Ratio: 7274%
  System Quality Number: 3.3

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 19.1%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 17.5 SPW vs. 18.9 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 91.7, with 11 wins and only 1 losses.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 1:

  

  Volatility wave is currently in phase 1 — Downthrust Phase.

  As of March 27, 2026, SPX fell -1.67%. The market is on the high phase of the cycle, where momentum remains positive, and price fluctuations are increasing.

  © SPW · spwoodpecker.com

  April 16, 2026

• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – April 15, 2026 – SP500 Trend is Positive – System is Currently Invested (1.8%)

  Today’s price:O: 59.13 H: 59.97 L: 58.95 C: 59.90
  

  Price is 1.5% up from previous close.

  The current uptrend has been active for 2 days, and the system remains invested while the momentum persists.

  The system entered a long position on Dec 31, 2025 at 58.83. As of today’s close, the price is 59.90 showing a gain of 1.8%.

  SPW S&P500 Trading Strategy comparison vs. Buy and Hold

  Below, we compare the performance of SPW versus a Buy & Hold approach. Our SP500 Trading Strategy will trade SSO, while the Buy and Hold would trade any S&P500-based ETF such as SPY. The comparison starts on 11, Aug 2023

  	Buy & Hold	SPW
  PNL	5,732	5,920
  OK	n/a	91.7%
  DrDwn	18.9%	17.5%
  Cagr	18.4	19.0

  Closed Ops: 12 – Won: 11 Lost: 1
  Profit Ratio: 7274%
  System Quality Number: 3.3

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 19.0%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 17.5 SPW vs. 18.9 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 91.7, with 11 wins and only 1 losses.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 1:

  

  Volatility wave is currently in phase 1 — Downthrust Phase.

  As of March 27, 2026, SPX fell -1.67%. The market is on the upper stage of the market cycle, showing confidence still dominates sentiment, and price fluctuations are increasing.

  © SPW · spwoodpecker.com

  April 15, 2026

• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – April 14, 2026 – Market Direction: Upward – System is Currently Invested (0.3%)

  Today’s price:O: 57.87 H: 59.02 L: 57.85 C: 58.99
  

  Price is 2.4% up from previous close.

  The current uptrend has been active for 1 days, and the system remains invested while the momentum persists.

  The system entered a long position on Dec 31, 2025 at 58.83. As of today’s close, the price is 58.99 showing a gain of 0.3%.

  SPW S&P500 Trading Strategy comparison vs. Buy and Hold

  Below, we compare the performance of SPW versus a Buy & Hold approach. Our SP500 Trading Strategy will trade SSO, while the Buy and Hold would trade any S&P500-based ETF such as SPY. The comparison starts on 11, Aug 2023

  	Buy & Hold	SPW
  PNL	5,608	5,690
  OK	n/a	91.7%
  DrDwn	18.9%	17.5%
  Cagr	18.1	18.3

  Closed Ops: 12 – Won: 11 Lost: 1
  Profit Ratio: 7274%
  System Quality Number: 3.3

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 18.3%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 17.5 SPW vs. 18.9 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 91.7, with 11 wins and only 1 losses.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 1:

  

  Volatility wave is currently in phase 1 — Downthrust Phase.

  As of March 27, 2026, SPX fell -1.67%. The market is on the upper side of the cycle, suggesting persistent optimism among investors, and short-term swings are intensifying.

  © SPW · spwoodpecker.com

  April 14, 2026

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