Does CCI zero-line cross actually work on AAPL? We tested it
We ran CCI zero-line cross on AAPL through walk-forward testing and a 100-run random-entry gauntlet. 4 of 4 unseen periods positive. Beat 78 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 4. We ship it on those.
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This strategy made a solid profit of 380% over its life, but the ride was quite lumpy. The worst period was a drawdown of over 20% that lasted nearly a full year from September 2018 to August 2019, which would have been painful to sit through. While the win rate was only 44%, the average winning trade was big enough to more than cover the losses, so the overall result is not driven by just a few lucky trades. The entry timing shows a real edge, beating 78% of random entries, meaning the specific moment you get in is carrying a lot of the weight here. The edge was also consistent, showing up profitably in all four walk-forward test periods, so it wasn't a one-stretch wonder.
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