Does Parabolic SAR flip actually work on RIOT? We tested it
We ran Parabolic SAR flip on RIOT 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 10. We ship it on those.
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This strategy made a very large profit of over 1300%, but the ride was extremely lumpy and painful. The worst moment was a staggering 81.71% drawdown that lasted from early 2021 all the way to early 2025, meaning your account would have been nearly wiped out for years. The entry timing is doing almost all the work here, since the real entries beat 97% of random entry runs, so the exits are not what is driving the success. The edge was also consistent, showing up as profitable in all four walk-forward test periods, so the result is not just from one lucky stretch. However, with only 51 trades and a win rate of 45%, the overall profit is heavily dependent on a few big winners that made up for many losing trades.
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