Does ROC momentum turn actually work on MSTR? We tested it
We ran ROC momentum turn on MSTR through walk-forward testing and a 100-run random-entry gauntlet. 3 of 4 unseen periods positive. Beat 100 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 very large amount of money overall, turning a hypothetical investment into over 26 times its starting value. However, the ride was extremely lumpy and painful, as the worst drawdown saw the account drop by nearly 70% over a period of more than two years, from early 2021 to mid-2023. The entry timing is the clear hero here, because real entries outperformed every single one of 100 random-entry tests, meaning the specific moment you get in is carrying the entire result, not the exits. The strategy was profitable in three out of four test periods, so the edge is not a fluke from one lucky stretch, though that one losing period was brutal. With only a 33% win rate, most trades lost money, but the winners were big enough to more than compensate, so this is a strategy that relies on a few huge wins to overcome many small losses.
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