Does Connors Double 7s actually work on GLD? We tested it
We ran Connors Double 7s on GLD through walk-forward testing and a 100-run random-entry gauntlet. 4 of 4 unseen periods positive. Beat 97 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 6. We ship it on those.
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This strategy made money, turning a 104.82% total return over 76 trades, but the ride was lumpy. The worst stretch was a drawdown of -18.91% that lasted from March to June 2026, which is where the strategy hurt the most. The win rate is high at 72.37%, and the average trade gained just under 1%, so the result is not driven by a few huge winners but by many small, consistent wins. The entry-timing edge is strong, with real entries beating 97% of random entry runs, meaning the entry signal itself is carrying the result rather than the exits. The consistency figure shows the edge held up across all 4 walk-forward test periods, so the profit came steadily over time, not from one lucky stretch.
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