GMI Strategy YTD Returns (2025)

Trading Rules Summary

This analysis shows the YTD returns for the GMI strategy using different trend rules:

  • Go long (buy) QQQ when the GMI turns Green
  • Go short (sell) QQQ when the GMI turns Red
  • Trade a single share of QQQ for simplicity
  • Returns calculated as if positions were closed at market close today
1-Day Rule
Current Trend:

Red

GMI Strategy Return:

1.97%

Buy & Hold Return:

10.0%

Difference:

-8.03%

Changes trend immediately
2-Day Rule
Current Trend:

Green

GMI Strategy Return:

-3.19%

Buy & Hold Return:

10.0%

Difference:

-13.19%

Changes trend after 2 consecutive days
3-Day Rule
Current Trend:

Green

GMI Strategy Return:

5.11%

Buy & Hold Return:

10.0%

Difference:

-4.89%

Changes trend after 3 consecutive days
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