Does EMA 20/50 trend rider actually work on AMD? We tested it
We ran EMA 20/50 trend rider on AMD through walk-forward testing and a 100-run random-entry gauntlet. 4 of 4 unseen periods positive. Beat 94 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 a substantial profit of over 620% on AMD, but the ride was very lumpy. The worst stretch was a brutal 41% drawdown that lasted from August 2016 to February 2018, which is where the pain was most concentrated. With only 22 trades over the entire period, the result could be driven by just a few big winners, especially since the win rate is only 36%. The entry timing shows a strong edge, beating 94% of random entries, meaning the specific crossover signals are doing the heavy lifting rather than the exits. The edge was consistent across all four walk-forward test periods, so the profit did not come from just one lucky stretch.
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