iM-Best Reports – 7/6/21

Performance-wk-7-7-2021 Performance-mth-7-7-2021 Out of sample performance summary of our models for the past 1, 2, 4 and 13 week periods. The active active return indicates how the models over- or underperformed the benchmark ETF SPY. Also the YTD, and the 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year annualized returns are shown in the second table
30-im-fs-6040-7-7-2021
iM-FlipSaver 60:40 | 20:80 – 2017: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 10.0%, and for the last 12 months is 24.1%. Over the same period the benchmark E60B40 performance was 8.2% and 23.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-FlipSaver 80:20 | 20:80 gained 0.83% at a time when SPY gained 0.77%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 7/16/2015 would have grown to $153,054 which includes $992 cash and excludes $1,784 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-FlipSaver 70:30 | 20:80 – 2017: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 11.3%, and for the last 12 months is 27.0%. Over the same period the benchmark E60B40 performance was 8.2% and 23.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-FlipSaver 70:30 | 20:80 gained 0.91% at a time when SPY gained 0.77%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 7/15/2015 would have grown to $157,351 which includes $638 cash and excludes $1,919 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-FlipSaver 80:20 | 20:80 – 2017: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 12.6%, and for the last 12 months is 29.8%. Over the same period the benchmark E60B40 performance was 8.2% and 23.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-FlipSaver 80:20 | 20:80 gained 0.98% at a time when SPY gained 0.77%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/2/2017 would have grown to $161,543 which includes $692 cash and excludes $2,047 spent on fees and slippage.
18-5HedgeFundSelect-7-7-2021 18-1.5HedgeFundSelect-7-7-2021
iM-5HedgeFundSelect: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 453.44% while the benchmark SPY gained 135.42% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-5HedgeFundSelect gained 1.29% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $25,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $138,360 which includes -$777 cash and excludes $1,403 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-10LargeHedgeFundSelect: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 420.39% while the benchmark SPY gained 135.42% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-10LargeHedgeFundSelect gained 0.59% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $25,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $130,097 which includes $722 cash and excludes $812 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-Top5(QQQ)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 516.55% while the benchmark SPY gained 135.42% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(QQQ)Select gained -0.94% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $616,547 which includes $3,301 cash and excludes $7,782 spent on fees and slippage.
37-iM-Top5XLBSelect-7-7-202137-1.iM-Top5XLBSelect-7-7-2021
iM-Top5(XLB)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 122.67% while the benchmark SPY gained 135.42% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLB)Select gained -1.38% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $222,671 which includes $1,506 cash and excludes $6,303 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-Top5(XLI)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 272.52% while the benchmark SPY gained 135.42% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLI)Select gained 0.12% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $372,522 which includes $2,887 cash and excludes $3,426 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-Top5(XLK)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 501.60% while the benchmark SPY gained 135.42% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLK)Select gained 0.20% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $601,595 which includes $1,805 cash and excludes $1,607 spent on fees and slippage.
28-iM-Top5XLPSelect-7-7-202128-1.iM-Top5XLPSelect-7-7-2021
iM-Top5(XLP)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 186.88% while the benchmark SPY gained 135.42% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLP)Select gained 0.01% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $286,879 which includes $302 cash and excludes $1,391 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-Top5(XLV)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 337.19% while the benchmark SPY gained 135.42% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLV)Select gained 2.28% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $437,190 which includes $877 cash and excludes $5,263 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-Top5(XLU)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 91.94% while the benchmark SPY gained 135.42% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLU)Select gained -0.07% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $191,939 which includes $649 cash and excludes $7,411 spent on fees and slippage.
36-iM-Top5XLYSelect-7-7-202136-1.iM-Top5XLYSelect-7-7-2021
iM-Top5(XLY)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 213.41% while the benchmark SPY gained 135.42% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLY)Select gained 0.08% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $313,412 which includes $1,075 cash and excludes $2,884 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-Seasonal Super-Sectors (Top5 combo) : Since inception, on 11/17/2020, the model gained 21.21% while the benchmark SPY gained 22.21% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Seasonal Super-Sectors (Top5 combo) gained -0.21% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 11/17/2020 would have grown to $121,211 which includes $2,114 cash and excludes $00 spent on fees and slippage.
17-DividendGrowth-7-7-2021
iM-Dividend Growth Portfolio: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 18.4%, and for the last 12 months is 52.3%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 16.6% and 40.7% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Dividend Growth Portfolio gained -0.50% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $400,743 which includes $2,222 cash and excludes $6,696 spent on fees and slippage.
16-GoldMomentum-7-7-2021
iM-Gold Momentum Timer (AU, NEM, SBSW): The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 9.5%, and for the last 12 months is 25.1%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 16.6% and 40.7% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Gold Momentum Timer (AU, NEM, SBSW) gained -0.06% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $01 which includes $66,124 cash and excludes Gain to date spent on fees and slippage.
4-ModSumYieldCurve-7-7-2021
iM-ModSum/YieldCurve Timer: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 14.5%, and for the last 12 months is 38.1%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 16.6% and 40.7% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-PortSum/YieldCurve Timer gained 1.02% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/1/2016 would have grown to $296,232 which includes $3,237 cash and excludes $862 spent on fees and slippage.
1-SPY-SH-7-7-2021
iM-Best(SPY-SH).R1: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 16.4%, and for the last 12 months is 41.0%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 16.6% and 40.7% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of Best(SPY-SH) gained 1.26% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/2/2009 would have grown to $771,290 which includes $8,034 cash and excludes $25,118 spent on fees and slippage.
2-Combo3-7-7-2021
iM-Combo3.R1: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 10.8%, and for the last 12 months is 31.4%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 16.6% and 40.7% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Combo3.R1 gained 1.56% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 2/3/2014 would have grown to $190,174 which includes $5,316 cash and excludes $7,036 spent on fees and slippage.
15-Combo5-7-7-2021
iM-Combo5: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 17.5%, and for the last 12 months is 47.4%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 16.6% and 40.7% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Combo5 gained 1.88% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 2/22/2016 would have grown to $208,621 which includes $3,348 cash and excludes $0 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-Best10(VDIGX)-Trader: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 10.8%, and for the last 12 months is 25.1%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 16.6% and 40.7% respectively. Since inception, on 7/1/2014, the model gained 199.86% while the benchmark SPY gained 152.71% and VDIGX gained 136.02% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Best10(VDIGX) gained 1.22% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 7/1/2014 would have grown to $299,865 which includes $1,008 cash and excludes $3,890 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM 6-Stock Capital Strength Portfolio: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 13.8%, and for the last 12 months is 50.5%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 16.6% and 40.7% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM 6-Stock Capital Strength Portfolio gained 0.08% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 10/28/2016 would have grown to $214,040 which includes $39,028 cash and excludes $1,764 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-Best12(USMV)-Trader: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 12.5%, and for the last 12 months is 24.2%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 16.6% and 40.7% respectively. Since inception, on 6/30/2014, the model gained 152.44% while the benchmark SPY gained 152.71% and the ETF USMV gained 129.87% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Best12(USMV)-Trader gained 0.80% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2014 would have grown to $252,441 which includes $1,349 cash and excludes $7,328 spent on fees and slippage.
13-MinVolUSMVInv-7-7-2021 13-1.MinVolUSMVInv-7-7-2021
iM-Min Volatility(USMV) Investor (Tax Efficient): The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 21.5%, and for the last 12 months is 60.2%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 16.6% and 40.7% respectively. Since inception, on 1/3/2013, the model gained 448.44% while the benchmark SPY gained 248.85% and the ETF USMV gained 248.85% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Best12(USMV)Q1 gained 0.66% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/3/2013 would have grown to $548,437 which includes $2,858 cash and excludes $4,708 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-Bond Market Trader (High-Yield Bond or 10-yr Treasury Bond): The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 2.9%, and for the last 12 months is 12.0%. Over the same period the benchmark BND performance was -1.3% and -0.3% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Bond Market Trader (High-Yield Bond or 10-yr Treasury Bond) gained 0.52% at a time when BND gained 0.65%. A starting capital of $10,000 at inception on 1/3/2000 would have grown to $153,020 which includes -$110 cash and excludes $2,147 spent on fees and slippage.
4-ModSumYieldCurve-7-7-2021
iM-ModSum/YieldCurve Timer: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 14.5%, and for the last 12 months is 38.1%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 16.6% and 40.7% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-PortSum/YieldCurve Timer gained 1.02% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/1/2016 would have grown to $296,232 which includes $3,237 cash and excludes $862 spent on fees and slippage.
25-Best2MCsETF-7-7-2021
iM-Best2 MC-Score ETF System: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 7.4%, and for the last 12 months is 16.8%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 16.6% and 40.7% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Best2 MC-Score ETF System gained 0.48% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $140,941 which includes $2,781 cash and excludes $1,386 spent on fees and slippage.
26-Best4MCsVang-7-7-2021
iM-Best4 MC-Score Vanguard System: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 12.7%, and for the last 12 months is 27.7%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 16.6% and 40.7% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Best4 MC-Score Vanguard System gained -0.07% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $151,462 which includes $4,061 cash and excludes $00 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-Composite (SPY-IEF) Timer: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 16.4%, and for the last 12 months is 29.6%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 16.6% and 40.7% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Composite (SPY-IEF) Timer gained 1.26% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $182,463 which includes $2,364 cash and excludes $3,984 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-Composite(Gold-Stocks-Bond) Timer: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 2.3%, and for the last 12 months is 18.5%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 16.6% and 40.7% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Composite(Gold-Stocks-Bond) Timer gained 0.96% at a time when SPY gained 1.28%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $170,070 which includes $133 cash and excludes $6,883 spent on fees and slippage.
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