Jagadeshwar Porandla Profile Picture Individual Investor

Jagadeshwar Porandla

Self-employed stock trader,Financial Services

  • Qualifications MS
  • Investment Experience 10 Years

Mechanical Systems

The model uses technical parameters that are designed to predict a security's daily highs and lows.  The manager has tested thousands of securities over the past 10 years in order to refine these systems.
The model uses technical parameters and statistical data analysis of the historic data in order to accurately predict a security’s high and low of the day and to identify a new trend.

These trading systems work in both bull and bear markets and have proven valid even during the difficult market conditions in 2008 and 2009.

Trading system are updated a few times a year to incorporate the changed market conditions.
The system identifies a list of potential stock tickers on a given trading day and then determines buy and sell points for the security.  Prior to purchasing the security, it will confirm the validity of the purchase using technical analysis and news articles.
Allocates 15-20% of cash for each position and remains mostly in cash while waiting for good opportunities.  Will typically execute between zero and two trades per day with a monthly total of approximately 10 buys and 10 sells.
Takes 2-10% profit in a short period of time  Closes positions when profit margin is met or exits out of the position at breakeven price or small loss.
None.

Risk rating

5
5.3%

Best 30 days

-6.2%

Worst 30 days

Performance

  • -1.2%
    30 day
  • 1.0%
    365 days
  • 1.9%
    Since Inception
    April 12, 2010
Monthly vs S&P500
Sparkbar Graph, Mechanical Systems Investment Model Performance versus S&P500
-0.9%

Last 12 months

  • $5,000 subscription min
  • margin account required
  • 1.5% fee

Replicability

100.0%
  • Replicable

Top 5 Holdings View all

100.0%
  • Cash

Performance detail

  • Manager
  • Dow Jones Conservative
  • S&P 500

Performance

Inception April 12, 2010
as of May 15, 2012 Manager Dow Jones Conservative S&P 500 Average Subscriber
Past 30 days -1.2% 0.0% -2.9% -
Past 90 days -1.1% -0.1% -0.9% -
Past 365 days 1.0% 4.2% 0.1% -
Since Inception (Annualized) 0.9% 6.5% 5.2% -
2012 (YTD) -0.6% 2.5% 5.8% -
2011 2.2% 5.0% 0.0% -

Risk Metrics

Last 365 Days
as of May 15, 2012 Manager Dow Jones Conservative S&P 500
Best 30 days 1.5% 2.6% 13.6%
Worst 30 days -1.2% -2.6% -16.7%
Volatility 1.9% 3.9% 23.1%
Sharpe Ratio 0.44 1.04 -0.00
Sortino Ratio 0.66 1.62 -0.00
Maximum Drawdown -1.2% -2.6% -18.8%
Value-at-risk (95%, 1 week) -0.4% -0.9% -5.4%
vs. Dow Jones Conservative vs. S&P 500
Information Ratio -0.74 0.04
Alpha 1.0% 1.0%
Beta 0.01 -0.00
R-Squared 0.00 0.00

Latest transactions view all

Average trades per month 5.3
Executed Symbol Security Replicable Type Price
05/14/12 ADY FEIHE INTERNATIONAL INC Yes Sell $6.20
05/14/12 ADY FEIHE INTERNATIONAL INC Yes Sell $6.23
05/14/12 ADY FEIHE INTERNATIONAL INC Yes Buy $6.55
04/12/12 YELP YELP INC Yes Sell $25.65
04/12/12 YELP YELP INC Yes Buy $25.55
02/08/12 OCZ OCZ TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC Yes Sell $9.25
02/08/12 OCZ OCZ TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC Yes Sell $9.25
02/08/12 OCZ OCZ TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC Yes Buy $9.05
  • $5,000 subscription min
  • margin account required
  • 1.5% fee

Important Information

Important Information

1. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

2. Performance of the model manager's account is calculated by Covestor on a daily time-weighted basis, including cash, dividends and earnings distributions, and broker commissions. Manager returns include trades that fail Covestor's trading rules, do not reflect any Covestor suitability or risk score restrictions and are exclusive of Covestor fees. More

3. Average subscription returns ("Avg Sub" or "Avg Client") are calculated by Covestor and are composed of the average, daily, time weighted returns of all active subscriptions to the underlying model. These daily average returns are then linked together for the timeframe requested. In addition, these returns include cash, dividends and earnings distributions, brokerage commissions, Covestor advisory fees, and reflect individual client suitability and risk score restrictions. More

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6. Leverage indicates the level of margin utilized and is calculated by dividing gross exposure by portfolio net liquidation value.

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8. Top Replicable Holdings: These securities are currently held in the model manager's brokerage account. Those marked as "Replicable Holdings" currently pass Covestor's trading rules, subject to individual client constraints. Eligibility for replication may change over time. Actual client subscription holdings may vary.

9. Latest Transactions: These transactions were executed in the model manager's brokerage account. Those marked as "Replicable" () passed Covestor's trading rules and were eligible for replication at the time of execution, subject to individual client constraints. Eligibility for replication may change over time. Actual client subscription trade activity may vary.

10. S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index compiled by Standard & Poor´s Corp. Index returns do not reflect any management fees, transaction costs or expenses. Individuals cannot invest directly in an Index. S&P 500 index data: S&P 500 Copyright © 2012.

11. Dow Jones index data: CME Group Index Services, LLC 2012