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Trend Following

MACD Trend Strategy

Momentum-based trend strategy using MACD histogram and signal line crossovers to identify trend strength and optimal entry points with trend confirmation.

Win Rate: 62%
Avg Return: +1.8%
Max Drawdown: -6.2%
Sharpe Ratio: 1.65

📊 Entry Rules

  • MACD line crosses above signal line (bullish crossover)
  • MACD histogram turns positive and rising
  • Price above 50-period EMA for trend confirmation
  • Wait for pullback to EMA for better entry

🎯 Exit Rules

  • MACD line crosses below signal line (bearish crossover)
  • MACD histogram turns negative for 2 consecutive periods
  • Price closes below 50-period EMA
  • Stop loss at recent swing low minus 1 ATR
Trend Following

Trend Channel Breakout

Identifies strong trends by trading breakouts from established trend channels with momentum confirmation and dynamic stop-loss management.

Win Rate: 54%
Avg Return: +3.1%
Max Drawdown: -11.8%
Sharpe Ratio: 1.28

📊 Entry Rules

  • Identify established trend channel (minimum 3 touches per side)
  • Enter on breakout above upper channel line (bullish)
  • Confirm with increased volume (>200% of average)
  • RSI above 50 for bullish momentum confirmation

🎯 Exit Rules

  • Price falls back into the channel for 2 consecutive periods
  • Take profit at 2x channel width from breakout point
  • Trailing stop at previous channel boundary
  • Exit if no follow-through within 5 periods
Trend Following

Ichimoku Cloud Strategy

Comprehensive trend-following system using Ichimoku Kinko Hyo components including cloud analysis, Tenkan/Kijun crosses, and momentum confirmation for robust trend identification.

Win Rate: 67%
Avg Return: +2.9%
Max Drawdown: -7.3%
Sharpe Ratio: 1.71

📊 Entry Rules

  • Price above Kumo cloud (bullish cloud)
  • Tenkan-Sen crosses above Kijun-Sen (TK cross)
  • Chikou Span above price from 26 periods ago
  • Wait for pullback to cloud top for optimal entry

🎯 Exit Rules

  • Tenkan-Sen crosses below Kijun-Sen (bearish TK cross)
  • Price closes below cloud (Kumo breakout failure)
  • Chikou Span turns negative vs historical price
  • Trail stop using Kijun-Sen as dynamic support

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Strategy Performance Comparison

Strategy
Win Rate
Avg Return
Max DD
Sharpe
Best Market
MA Crossover
58%
+2.3%
-8.5%
1.42
Trending
RSI Mean Reversion
68%
+1.4%
-4.8%
1.89
Range-bound
Bollinger Squeeze
71%
+2.7%
-5.9%
2.14
Low volatility
Support/Resistance Breakout
59%
+2.8%
-9.4%
1.53
Trending
Gap Trading
76%
+1.6%
-4.1%
2.08
Opening gaps
VWAP Mean Reversion
74%
+0.9%
-3.2%
2.31
Intraday

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