• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – December 10, 2025 – Upward Momentum Continues – Active Trade in Progress (18.0%)

  Today’s price:O: 58.03 H: 59.12 L: 57.83 C: 58.87
  

  Price is 1.3% up from previous close.

  The current uptrend has been active for 11 days, and the system remains invested while the momentum persists.

  The system entered a long position on Aug 01, 2025 at 49.90. As of today’s close, the price is 58.87 showing a gain of 18.0%.

  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	5,427	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

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  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.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 3:

  

  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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  December 10, 2025

• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – December 09, 2025 – SP500 Trend is Positive – Position Open – In the Market (16.5%)

  Today’s price:O: 58.15 H: 58.52 L: 58.05 C: 58.14
  

  Price is -0.2% down from previous close.

  The current uptrend has been active for 10 days, and the system remains invested while the momentum persists.

  The system entered a long position on Aug 01, 2025 at 49.90. As of today’s close, the price is 58.14 showing a gain of 16.5%.

  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	5,324	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

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  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.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 2:

  

  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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  December 9, 2025

• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – December 08, 2025 – Bullish Trend in Progress – System is Currently Invested (16.7%)

  Today’s price:O: 58.74 H: 58.75 L: 57.88 C: 58.23
  

  Price is -0.6% down from previous close.

  The current uptrend has been active for 9 days, and the system remains invested while the momentum persists.

  The system entered a long position on Aug 01, 2025 at 49.90. As of today’s close, the price is 58.23 showing a gain of 16.7%.

  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	5,337	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

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  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.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 2:

  

  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.

  © SPW · spwoodpecker.com

  December 8, 2025

• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – December 05, 2025 – Market Direction: Upward – System is Currently Invested (17.4%)

  Today’s price:O: 58.56 H: 59.05 L: 58.40 C: 58.58
  

  Price is 0.3% up from previous close.

  The current uptrend has been active for 8 days, and the system remains invested while the momentum persists.

  The system entered a long position on Aug 01, 2025 at 49.90. As of today’s close, the price is 58.58 showing a gain of 17.4%.

  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	5,391	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

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  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.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 2:

  

  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.

  © SPW · spwoodpecker.com

  December 5, 2025

• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – December 04, 2025 – SP500 Trend is Positive – Active Trade in Progress (17.1%)

  Today’s price:O: 58.55 H: 58.57 L: 57.90 C: 58.41
  

  Price is 0.2% 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 Aug 01, 2025 at 49.90. As of today’s close, the price is 58.41 showing a gain of 17.1%.

  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	5,361	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

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  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.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 2:

  

  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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  December 4, 2025

• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – December 03, 2025 – Market Direction: Upward – Position Open – In the Market (16.9%)

  Today’s price:O: 57.77 H: 58.49 L: 57.61 C: 58.31
  

  Price is 0.7% up from previous close.

  The current uptrend has been active for 6 days, and the system remains invested while the momentum persists.

  The system entered a long position on Aug 01, 2025 at 49.90. As of today’s close, the price is 58.31 showing a gain of 16.9%.

  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	5,344	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

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  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.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 2:

  

  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.

  © SPW · spwoodpecker.com

  December 3, 2025

• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – December 02, 2025 – Market Direction: Upward – System is Currently Invested (16.1%)

  Today’s price:O: 57.99 H: 58.32 L: 57.57 C: 57.93
  

  Price is 0.3% up 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 Aug 01, 2025 at 49.90. As of today’s close, the price is 57.93 showing a gain of 16.1%.

  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	5,299	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

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  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.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 2:

  

  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.

  © SPW · spwoodpecker.com

  December 2, 2025

• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – December 01, 2025 – Bullish Trend in Progress – Active Trade in Progress (15.7%)

  Today’s price:O: 57.48 H: 58.19 L: 57.47 C: 57.73
  

  Price is -0.9% down 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 Aug 01, 2025 at 49.90. As of today’s close, the price is 57.73 showing a gain of 15.7%.

  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	5,261	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

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  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.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 2:

  

  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.

  © SPW · spwoodpecker.com

  December 1, 2025

• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – November 28, 2025 – Market Direction: Upward – System is Currently Invested (16.8%)

  Today’s price:O: 57.85 H: 58.30 L: 57.79 C: 58.26
  

  Price is 1.1% 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 Aug 01, 2025 at 49.90. As of today’s close, the price is 58.26 showing a gain of 16.8%.

  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	5,343	5,119
  OK	n/a	100.0%
  DrDwn	18.9%	16.0%
  Cagr	2048.9	1972.2

  Closed Ops: 8 – Won: 8 Lost: 0
  Profit Ratio: 100%
  System Quality Number: 5.2

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 1972.2%, 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.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 2:

  

  Volatility wave is currently in phase 2 — Stabilization Stage.

  As of November 28, 2025, SPX rose +0.54%. The market is on the higher region of the volatility wave, reflecting an extended rally, and price action is becoming more orderly.

  © SPW · spwoodpecker.com

  November 28, 2025

• SP500 Trading Strategy Update – November 26, 2025 – SP500 Trend is Positive – System Holding a Position (15.5%)

  Today’s price:O: 57.33 H: 58.00 L: 57.17 C: 57.65
  

  Price is 1.3% 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 Aug 01, 2025 at 49.90. As of today’s close, the price is 57.65 showing a gain of 15.5%.

  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	5,261	4,970
  OK	n/a	100.0%
  DrDwn	18.9%	16.0%
  Cagr	2026.2	1925.6

  Closed Ops: 8 – Won: 8 Lost: 0
  Profit Ratio: 100%
  System Quality Number: 5.2

  Performance Summary: SPW Strategy vs. Buy & Hold

  SPW, our S&P500 Trading System continues to provide a high return rate of 1925.6%, 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.

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  Volatility Analysis

  Currently in Quadrant 1:

  

  Volatility wave is currently in phase 1 — Downthrust Phase.

  As of November 26, 2025, SPX rose +0.69%. The market is on the higher region of the volatility wave, reflecting an extended rally, and short-term swings are intensifying.

  © SPW · spwoodpecker.com

  November 27, 2025

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