Does Awesome Oscillator zero cross actually work on QQQ? We tested it
We ran Awesome Oscillator zero cross on QQQ through walk-forward testing and a 100-run random-entry gauntlet. 3 of 4 unseen periods positive. Beat 75 of 100 random-entry runs.
You gave up raw return for a higher win rate and a shallower drawdown. This setup is about timing and staying out of trouble, not beating the index.
Equity curve over Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Hover any point for its value. Turn on buy and hold to compare.
The same rules, tested on 28 tickers. Edge held on 7. We ship it on those.
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This strategy made money overall, turning a 166.84% total return on QQQ using only long trades. However, the ride was very lumpy, with a win rate of just 40.43% and a brutal maximum drawdown of -30.02% that lasted from late 2021 through early 2023, which would have been painful to hold through. The result does not appear driven by just a few lucky trades, as the average trade returned a solid 2.46% and the strategy beat 75% of random entry runs, meaning the entry timing itself is carrying the result rather than the exits doing the heavy lifting. The edge also showed up consistently, as the strategy was profitable in 3 out of 4 walk-forward test periods, so the performance came from steady execution across different market conditions rather than one lucky stretch. The worst hurt came during that long drawdown period, which tested patience severely.
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