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  • Education University of Oregon
  • Qualifications BS, MBA

QPM Radar

The model is technically driven using the QPM Radar™ chart analysis system. This strategy uses the ETF universe and a small list of value stocks selected using a proprietary value screening approach.

For a view of the charting process go to: www.quacera.com
QPM Radar™ gives a "live" view of momentum, relative strength and absolute direction of the markets, stocks and indices.  The model will buy or sell a security when the trading systems initiates a signal.
The system incorporates all charting techniques.  The final arbiter in the process is the QPM Radar™ system.

On a fundamental basis, the model will use ROI, P/E & P/S levels to determine individual stocks as candidates for inclusion in the list.
Technical analysis provides the tools to observe, orient, decide and act in the implementation of the trading process. It is both top down & bottom up in orientation. Go to the Quacera Website for further explanation.   
The model will sells a stock when the trading systems recommend a sell.
The model tracks markets as well as individual securities and positive momentum analysis dictates exceptions when it reaches extremes. If ETF momentum is below 10% positive, the model will not add new long positions. Conversely, if it is above 90% the model will refrain from adding shorts.

Risk rating

3
8.7%

Best 30 days

-15.6%

Worst 30 days

Performance

  • 6.4%
    30 day
  • -16.2%
    365 days
  • -17.7%
    Since Inception
    July 27, 2010
Monthly vs S&P500
Sparkbar Graph, QPM Radar Investment Model Performance versus S&P500
-27.7%

Last 12 months

  • $5,000 subscription min
  • 1.5% fee

Replicability

100.0%
  • Replicable

Top 5 Holdings View all

18.7%
12.9%
10.9%
6.3%
6.2%
  • FXP
  • EUO
  • EPV
  • QID
  • TWM

Model commentary

  1. Will this recovery roll without the Fed's support?

    4 April 2012

    If the Fed decides to test the durability of its policies once again, we may be in for another correction of 20% or more.

  2. Don't be the frog in boiling water 13 February 2012
  3. What if earnings have peaked? 12 December 2011
  4. The Debt Trap - Quacera Capital Mangement 20 July 2011
  5. The Greek tragedy may crush the Euro - Quacera … 7 June 2011

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Performance detail

  • Manager
  • Dow Jones Global
  • S&P 500

Performance

Inception July 27, 2010
as of May 23, 2012 Manager Dow Jones Global S&P 500 Average Subscriber
Past 30 days 6.4% -6.8% -3.5% -
Past 90 days -1.1% -9.4% -3.3% -
Past 365 days -16.2% -11.5% 0.2% -
Since Inception (Annualized) -10.1% 1.8% 9.7% -
2012 (YTD) -6.7% 0.3% 4.9% -
2011 -13.1% -9.9% 0.0% -

Risk Metrics

Last 365 Days
as of May 23, 2012 Manager Dow Jones Global S&P 500
Best 30 days 8.7% 13.6% 13.6%
Worst 30 days -15.6% -16.3% -16.7%
Volatility 16.5% 21.1% 23.2%
Sharpe Ratio -0.99 -0.55 0.00
Sortino Ratio -1.44 -0.76 0.00
Maximum Drawdown -28.1% -22.1% -18.8%
Value-at-risk (95%, 1 week) -3.8% -4.9% -5.4%
vs. Dow Jones Global vs. S&P 500
Information Ratio -0.14 -0.44
Alpha -21.3% -14.8%
Beta -0.50 -0.51
R-Squared 0.41 0.52

Latest transactions view all

Average trades per month 6.4
Executed Symbol Security Replicable Type Price
05/23/12 EUO PROSHARES ULTRASHORT EURO Yes Buy $21.28
05/17/12 TWM PROSHARES ULTRASHORT RUSSELL20 Yes Buy $34.44
05/16/12 QID PROSHARES QQQ ULTRASHORT Yes Buy $34.48
05/14/12 FXP PROSHARES ULTRASHORT FTSE CH Yes Buy $28.48
04/23/12 YCS PROSHARES ULTRASHORT YEN Yes Sell $45.07
04/23/12 EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund Yes Sell $41.39
04/20/12 SCO PROSHRE U/S DJ-UBS CRUDE OIL Yes Buy $34.71
04/20/12 TBT PROSHARES ULTRASHORT 20+Y TR Yes Sell $18.62
  • $5,000 subscription min
  • 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

4. All graph data is as of the end of day for the referenced period, unless otherwise specified. The subscription minimum is the minimum subscription required to follow a particular model. The minimum amount is determined by Covestor, based on the characteristics of the underlying model. It should not be considered as specific investment advice for your investment situation.

5. Benchmark returns have been calculated by Covestor using a time-weighted calculation of daily index valuations and do not include cash, dividends and earnings distributions, or transaction costs. More

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

Background provided by the manager
Quacera Capital Management Form ADV Part II