Academic-Backed Trading Strategies
10 professionally backtested strategies based on peer-reviewed research. Learn our methodology, validate with historical data, understand the risks.
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MA Crossover
Classic trend following with moving average crossovers
Win Rate
58%
Avg Return
+15.7%
Sharpe
1.45
Best For
Strong trending markets, low volatility
Max Drawdown
18.2% (Backtest: 2010-2024)
Based on Research
Trend Following: A Systematic ApproachFREE
RSI Mean Reversion
Contrarian strategy based on overbought/oversold levels
Win Rate
62%
Avg Return
+18.2%
Sharpe
1.68
Best For
Range-bound markets, mean reversion
Max Drawdown
16.5% (Backtest: 2010-2024)
Based on Research
Relative Strength Index (RSI) for Identifying ReversalsFREE
Bollinger Breakout
Volatility expansion breakout trading
Win Rate
54%
Avg Return
+21.4%
Sharpe
1.52
Best For
High volatility, breakout moves
Max Drawdown
22.8% (Backtest: 2012-2024)
Based on Research
Bollinger Bands: A Volatility-Based Breakout SystemPremium Only
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MACD Momentum
Momentum strategy with trend confirmation
Win Rate
64%
Avg Return
+24.6%
Sharpe
1.92
Best For
Momentum trading, trend confirmation
Max Drawdown
14.6% (Backtest: 2010-2024)
Based on Research
MACD: Moving Average Convergence DivergencePremium Only
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Z-Score Mean Reversion
Statistical arbitrage with Z-scores
Win Rate
60%
Avg Return
+19.8%
Sharpe
2.14
Best For
Statistical arbitrage, pairs trading
Max Drawdown
9.2% (Backtest: 2010-2024)
Based on Research
Statistical Arbitrage: A Quantitative ApproachPremium Only
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Pure Momentum
Ride strong price trends aggressively
Win Rate
64%
Avg Return
+26.3%
Sharpe
1.78
Best For
Strong trending markets, momentum
Max Drawdown
19.5% (Backtest: 2010-2024)
Based on Research
The Momentum Effect: Asset Class DiversificationPremium Only
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Triple EMA
Multi-timeframe trend confirmation
Win Rate
55%
Avg Return
+22.7%
Sharpe
1.86
Best For
Trend confirmation, reduce whipsaws
Max Drawdown
12.1% (Backtest: 2010-2024)
Based on Research
Multi-Timeframe Confirmation in Technical AnalysisEnterprise Only
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Ichimoku Cloud
Institutional-grade complete trading system
Win Rate
58%
Avg Return
+28.4%
Sharpe
2.32
Best For
Professional trading, institutional
Max Drawdown
8.7% (Backtest: 2010-2024)
Based on Research
Ichimoku Kinky Hyo: Japanese Technical AnalysisEnterprise Only
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Multi-Timeframe
Cross-timeframe trend alignment
Win Rate
67%
Avg Return
+31.2%
Sharpe
2.45
Best For
High probability trades, patience
Max Drawdown
7.3% (Backtest: 2010-2024)
Based on Research
The Holy Grail of Trading: Multiple TimeframesEnterprise Only
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ATR Volatility Breakout
Adaptive trading based on volatility
Win Rate
61%
Avg Return
+34.8%
Sharpe
2.18
Best For
Volatile markets, adaptive trading
Max Drawdown
13.4% (Backtest: 2010-2024)
Based on Research
Volatility-Based Adaptive Trading Systems