A Trading System for the S&P500
Volatility wave is currently in phase 3 — Upthrust Phase.
As of December 12, 2025, SPX fell -1.07%. The market is on the low phase of the market cycle, suggesting consolidation or mild stress, and market fluctuations are calming down.
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| Buy & Hold | SPW | |
|---|---|---|
| PNL | 5,459 | 5,337 |
| OK | n/a | 100.0% |
| DrDwn | 18.9% | 16.0% |
| Cagr | 2052.5 | 2011.6 |
Closed Ops: 8 – Won: 8 Lost: 0
Profit Ratio: 100%
System Quality Number: 5.2
SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 2011.6%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 16.0 SPW vs. 18.9 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 100.0, with 8 wins and only 0 losses.
Volatility wave is currently in phase 3 — Upthrust Phase.
As of December 11, 2025, SPX rose +0.21%. The market is on the low phase of the market cycle, suggesting consolidation or mild stress, and price action is becoming more orderly.
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| Buy & Hold | SPW | |
|---|---|---|
| PNL | 5,427 | 5,268 |
| OK | n/a | 100.0% |
| DrDwn | 18.9% | 16.0% |
| Cagr | 2045.5 | 1992.2 |
Closed Ops: 8 – Won: 8 Lost: 0
Profit Ratio: 100%
System Quality Number: 5.2
SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 1992.2%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 16.0 SPW vs. 18.9 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 100.0, with 8 wins and only 0 losses.
Volatility wave is currently in phase 3 — Upthrust Phase.
As of December 10, 2025, SPX rose +0.67%. The market is on the lower side of the cycle, pointing to cooling enthusiasm or early weakness, and the pace of movement is slowing.
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| Buy & Hold | SPW | |
|---|---|---|
| PNL | 5,324 | 5,090 |
| OK | n/a | 100.0% |
| DrDwn | 18.9% | 16.0% |
| Cagr | 2013.4 | 1934.3 |
Closed Ops: 8 – Won: 8 Lost: 0
Profit Ratio: 100%
System Quality Number: 5.2
SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 1934.3%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 16.0 SPW vs. 18.9 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 100.0, with 8 wins and only 0 losses.
Volatility wave is currently in phase 2 — Stabilization Stage.
As of December 09, 2025, SPX fell -0.09%. The market is on the higher region of the volatility wave, reflecting an extended rally, and market fluctuations are calming down.
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| Buy & Hold | SPW | |
|---|---|---|
| PNL | 5,337 | 5,112 |
| OK | n/a | 100.0% |
| DrDwn | 18.9% | 16.0% |
| Cagr | 2020.5 | 1944.3 |
Closed Ops: 8 – Won: 8 Lost: 0
Profit Ratio: 100%
System Quality Number: 5.2
SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 1944.3%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 16.0 SPW vs. 18.9 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 100.0, with 8 wins and only 0 losses.
Volatility wave is currently in phase 2 — Stabilization Stage.
As of December 08, 2025, SPX fell -0.35%. The market is on the upper side of the cycle, suggesting persistent optimism among investors, and price action is becoming more orderly.
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| Buy & Hold | SPW | |
|---|---|---|
| PNL | 5,391 | 5,198 |
| OK | n/a | 100.0% |
| DrDwn | 18.9% | 16.0% |
| Cagr | 2046.5 | 1981.0 |
Closed Ops: 8 – Won: 8 Lost: 0
Profit Ratio: 100%
System Quality Number: 5.2
SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 1981.0%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 16.0 SPW vs. 18.9 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 100.0, with 8 wins and only 0 losses.
Volatility wave is currently in phase 2 — Stabilization Stage.
As of December 05, 2025, SPX rose +0.19%. The market is on the higher region of the volatility wave, reflecting an extended rally, and the pace of movement is slowing.
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| Buy & Hold | SPW | |
|---|---|---|
| PNL | 5,361 | 5,156 |
| OK | n/a | 100.0% |
| DrDwn | 18.9% | 16.0% |
| Cagr | 2039.1 | 1969.4 |
Closed Ops: 8 – Won: 8 Lost: 0
Profit Ratio: 100%
System Quality Number: 5.2
SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 1969.4%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 16.0 SPW vs. 18.9 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 100.0, with 8 wins and only 0 losses.
Volatility wave is currently in phase 2 — Stabilization Stage.
As of December 04, 2025, SPX rose +0.11%. The market is on the high phase of the cycle, where momentum remains positive, and market fluctuations are calming down.
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| Buy & Hold | SPW | |
|---|---|---|
| PNL | 5,344 | 5,131 |
| OK | n/a | 100.0% |
| DrDwn | 18.9% | 16.0% |
| Cagr | 2036.1 | 1963.6 |
Closed Ops: 8 – Won: 8 Lost: 0
Profit Ratio: 100%
System Quality Number: 5.2
SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 1963.6%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 16.0 SPW vs. 18.9 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 100.0, with 8 wins and only 0 losses.
Volatility wave is currently in phase 2 — Stabilization Stage.
As of December 03, 2025, SPX rose +0.30%. The market is on the upper side of the cycle, suggesting persistent optimism among investors, and market fluctuations are calming down.
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| Buy & Hold | SPW | |
|---|---|---|
| PNL | 5,299 | 5,039 |
| OK | n/a | 100.0% |
| DrDwn | 18.9% | 16.0% |
| Cagr | 2023.2 | 1934.2 |
Closed Ops: 8 – Won: 8 Lost: 0
Profit Ratio: 100%
System Quality Number: 5.2
SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 1934.2%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 16.0 SPW vs. 18.9 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 100.0, with 8 wins and only 0 losses.
Volatility wave is currently in phase 2 — Stabilization Stage.
As of December 02, 2025, SPX rose +0.25%. The market is on the upper side of the cycle, suggesting persistent optimism among investors, and price action is becoming more orderly.
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| Buy & Hold | SPW | |
|---|---|---|
| PNL | 5,261 | 4,990 |
| OK | n/a | 100.0% |
| DrDwn | 18.9% | 16.0% |
| Cagr | 2013.1 | 1919.9 |
Closed Ops: 8 – Won: 8 Lost: 0
Profit Ratio: 100%
System Quality Number: 5.2
SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 1919.9%, with less drawdown than a Buy & Hold approach: 16.0 SPW vs. 18.9 Buy & Hold. It currently maintains a win rate of 100.0, with 8 wins and only 0 losses.
Volatility wave is currently in phase 2 — Stabilization Stage.
As of December 01, 2025, SPX fell -0.53%. The market is on the upper stage of the market cycle, showing confidence still dominates sentiment, and the pace of movement is slowing.
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