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Introducing the “Quant Alpha’s – Legacy” Portfolio – Weekly update 07/25/2025
The Quant Alpha’s – Legacy Model Portfolio has been launched, retaining 24 stocks from its predecessor. This “Buy and Hold Until” strategy ensures minimal turnover, with only one stock removed due to a Sell signal. Performance remains strong, achieving a +170% return while the benchmark rose +27%. The Quant 30 portfolio shows no recent changes.
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Quant Alpha Weekly and Quant 30 Weekly update – 07/18/2025
The Quant 30 Portfolio employs a Penalty Box strategy for managing stocks that fall below high rank criteria. Stocks must remain in the Penalty Box for two consecutive weeks before removal, allowing potential recovery. Currently, there are no removals, with one stock in the Penalty Box and the portfolio achieving profitability for the first time.
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Quant Alpha Weekly and Quant 30 are launched today
My six model portfolios started at the beginning of 2023 have now been closed. The Legacy scorecard can be seen here. I am beginning two new Quant Model portfolios starting today. These new portfolios will start from scratch during a time of all time market highs. The least favorable time to start a new Model…
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November 2024 Summary – Outperformance increases
All Model Portfolios have exceeded their benchmarks for the 2023-2024 period, showing impressive gains. The Quant Alpha’s Portfolio leads with over 165% growth, outperforming its benchmark by 136%. Active stocks like POWL and ANF have significantly contributed to this outperformance. Other portfolios also performed well, with the BI-Weekly Swings up 77%, Small Cap Discoveries up…
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Up 58% – Small Cap Discoveries Portfolio Update – November 2024
The Model Portfolio Small Cap Discoveries was updated to include three new stocks while removing ten, resulting in a total of 14 stocks. The Portfolio outperformed its benchmark IJR significantly, with a 58% increase for 2023-2024. Notable transactions included HRTG, which was removed after a 121% gain.
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October 2024 Summary – Outperformance increases
All Model Portfolios are ahead of their respective benchmarks for the 2023-2024 period. The Quant Alpha’s is now up over 113% for 2023-2024 and continues to destroy its benchmark EQAL by 93%. This is a substantial increase in outperformance since last month. Active outperformers POWL, ANF , APP and CLS account for some of this…
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Up 59% – Small Cap Discoveries Portfolio Update – October 2024
The Small Cap Discoveries Model Portfolio was updated with three new stock additions and removals, totaling 21 stocks. The portfolio has significantly outperformed the IJR benchmark with a 59% gain for 2023-2024. Notable stocks include HRTG and HBB, which rose 90% and 82%, respectively.
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Up 68% – BI-Weekly Swings Update – 09/25/24
The Model Portfolio BI-Weekly Swings was updated this morning. New Adds of 5 stocks were made and Removals of 5 stocks were made. All prices are as of 09/25/2024. A total of 21 stocks are in the Portfolio. The BI-Weekly Swings Portfolio is up 68% 2023-2024 and is 43% ahead of its benchmark BSMAX. The BI-Weekly…
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Up 60% – Small Cap Discoveries Portfolio Update – September 2024
The Model Portfolio Small Cap Discoveries was updated this weekend. New Adds of 5 stocks were made and Removals of 4 stocks were made. All prices are as of 09/20/2024. A total of 21 stocks are in the Portfolio now. The Portfolio continues to outpace its benchmark, IJR, by a wide margin. The Portfolio is…
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Up 66% – BI-Weekly Swings Update – 09/11/24
The BI-Weekly Swings Portfolio was updated with 8 new stocks and 8 removals, bringing the total to 21 stocks. It has outperformed its benchmark BSMAX by 45%, totaling a 66% increase from 2023-2024. The portfolio is comprised of 3 strategies and has shown consistent outperformance in backtests, notably in 2016.
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August 2024 Summary – Outperformance continues
In August 2024, stock market indexes had mixed results. All model portfolios exceeded their benchmarks, with Quant Alpha’s leading at 79%, while other portfolios also showed strong performance, beating their respective benchmarks. This information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
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Up 68% – BI-Weekly Swings Update – 08/28/24
The Model Portfolio BI-Weekly Swings, updated with 9 new stocks and 9 removals, has shown 64% growth, outperforming its benchmark BSMAX by 45%. The portfolio consists of 15 to 21 stocks, utilizing three strategies and backtesting well against benchmarks. Notable outperformers include VIRC and HRTG. It is up 64% since 2023.
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Up 56% – Small Cap Discoveries Portfolio Update – August 2024
The Model Portfolio Small Cap Discoveries was updated with 9 new stocks added and 8 removed. It outperformed its benchmark, IJR, by 30% and is up over 56% for 2023-2024. The portfolio consists of 20 to 30 stocks and uses three strategies to identify positive trends in small and micro cap stocks. The Backtest for…
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Up 64% – BI-Weekly Swings Update – 08/14/24
The Model Portfolio BI-Weekly Swings, updated with 9 new stocks and 9 removals, has shown 64% growth, outperforming its benchmark BSMAX by 45%. The portfolio consists of 15 to 21 stocks, utilizing three strategies and backtesting well against benchmarks. Notable outperformers include VIRC and HRTG. It is up 64% since 2023.
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July 2024 Summary – Outperformance continues
In the stock market this month, benchmarks showed positive results. The Model Portfolios are ahead of their benchmarks for the 2023-2024 period. Quant Alpha’s is up over 96%, outperforming its benchmark by 77%. BI-Weekly Swings and Small Cap Discoveries also outperformed their benchmarks. .
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Up 54% Small Cap Discoveries Portfolio Update – July 2024
Small Cap Discoveries Portfolio Update – 2023-2024 outperformance continues
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June 2024 Summary – Outperformance is maintained
The Month End summary for SwingTrader.Trading. Outperformance is maintained.
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Up 48% Small Cap Discoveries Portfolio Update – June 2024
Small Cap Discoveries Portfolio Update – 2023-2024 outperformance continues
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BI-Weekly Swings Update 06/05/24 – Up 61% 2023-2024
BI-Weekly Swings Portfolio has substantial outperformance for 2023.-2024.
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May 2024 Summary – Outperformance increases
The Month End summary for SwingTrader.Trading. Outperformance increases.
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