Does Connors Double 7s actually work on MSTR? We tested it
We ran Connors Double 7s on MSTR through walk-forward testing and a 100-run random-entry gauntlet. 3 of 4 unseen periods positive. Beat 83 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 overall, turning a 198% total return on 58 trades, but the ride was extremely lumpy. The worst stretch was a brutal 44.48% drawdown that lasted from September 2018 to March 2020, which would have been very painful to sit through. The entry timing shows a clear edge, beating 83% of random entry runs, meaning the specific conditions for getting in are carrying the result rather than the exits. The edge was not consistent across all market conditions, as the strategy was only profitable in 3 out of 4 walk-forward test periods, so the profits came from specific stretches rather than steady performance. The win rate of 62% with an average gain of 2.52% per trade suggests the result is not driven by just a few huge winners, but the long drawdown period shows this setup can go through extended losing phases.
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