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Trend Following

Short term, and long term trend follower. The model will close positions and cut losses quickly if the trend shows signs of changing. Use Chart patterns to identify potential buys.
The model uses long and short term technical breakouts and breakdowns and reversals. Volume figures are also considered when establishing a position.
The model buys stocks hitting multi-day and multi-month highs and lows and reversal patterns as well.
The model may invest a large portion in a single security if an exceptional opportunity is identified. If the opportunity seems less than excellent, the model will usually invest less than 30%. The model may take big risks when the time is right.
The model will close positions when a trend begins to go against a position or a loss begins to occur on that position. Depending on the stock and the volatility the loss cutting may vary.
If a stock moves quickly, the model may incur a large loss. When this occurs, the model may not immediately sell, instead waiting for some of the loss to decrease.

Risk score

5
14.4%

Best 30 days

-13.8%

Worst 30 days

Performance

  • -3.4%
    30 day
  • -1.5%
    90 day
  • 9.8%
    365 day
Monthly vs S&P500
jesse barkasy - trend following
5.4% 12 months
  • Daytrader: $30k minimum account balance required.
  • $30,000 subscription min
  • Margin account required
  • 0.5% fee

Replicability

100.0%
  • Replicable

Top 5 Holdings View all

73.4%
26.6%

Model commentary

  1. A stock market correction will yield trading opportunities

    18 May 2013

    We are searching for stocks that aren't too over-extended in this bull market.

  2. Risk of a major stock correction is growing 9 April 2013
  3. We're weeding the leaders from the laggards 22 February 2013
  4. In 2013, we're bullish on coal stocks and Japan 17 December 2012
  5. Two China plays worth a serious look: Qihoo and Xinyuan 14 November 2012

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Performance detail

  • Manager
  • S&P 500

Performance

Inception August 30, 2010
as of May 23, 2013 Manager S&P 500 Average Subscriber
Past 30 days -3.4% 4.5% -
Past 90 days -1.5% 8.9% -
Past 365 days 9.8% 25.1% -
Since Inception (Annualized) 5.7% 18.1% -
2013 (YTD) -4.6% 15.7% -
2012 5.0% 13.4% -
2011 0.4% -0.0% -6.4%

Risk Metrics

Last 365 days
as of May 23, 2013 Manager S&P 500
Best 30 days 14.4% 8.2%
Worst 30 days -10.5% -7.0%
Volatility 16.3% 12.7%
Sharpe Ratio 0.59 1.97
Sortino Ratio 0.76 2.85
Maximum Drawdown -13.9% -7.7%
Value-at-risk (95%, 1 week) -3.8% -2.9%
vs. S&P 500
Information Ratio -0.75
Alpha 10.0%
Beta 0.03
R-Squared 0.00
  • Daytrader: $30k minimum account balance required.
  • $30,000 subscription min
  • Margin account required
  • 0.5% fee

Latest transactions view all

Average trades per month 36.8
Executed Symbol Security Replicable Type Price
05/23/13 YELP YELP INC Yes Sell $29.30
05/23/13 YELP YELP INC Yes Sell $29.24
05/23/13 YELP YELP INC Yes Sell $29.12
05/21/13 YELP YELP INC Yes Buy $31.90
05/21/13 YELP YELP INC Yes Buy $31.98
05/21/13 STLD STEEL DYNAMICS INC Yes Sell $15.91
05/21/13 WLT WALTER ENERGY INC Yes Sell $20.46
05/20/13 YELP YELP INC Yes Sell $30.98


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9. 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.

10. 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.

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