iM-Best Reports – 8/30/21

Performance-wk-8-31-2021 Performance-mth-8-31-2021 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-6040-8-31-2021
iM-FlipSaver 60:40 | 20:80 – 2017: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 14.5%, and for the last 12 months is 22.5%. Over the same period the benchmark E60B40 performance was 12.4% and 18.0% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-FlipSaver 80:20 | 20:80 gained 1.17% at a time when SPY gained 0.69%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 7/16/2015 would have grown to $158,013 which includes $1,313 cash and excludes $1,784 spent on fees and slippage.
31-im-fs-7030-8-31-2021
iM-FlipSaver 70:30 | 20:80 – 2017: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 16.1%, and for the last 12 months is 25.2%. Over the same period the benchmark E60B40 performance was 12.4% and 18.0% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-FlipSaver 70:30 | 20:80 gained 1.24% at a time when SPY gained 0.69%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 7/15/2015 would have grown to $162,730 which includes $883 cash and excludes $1,919 spent on fees and slippage.
32-im-fs-8020-8-31-2021
iM-FlipSaver 80:20 | 20:80 – 2017: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 17.6%, and for the last 12 months is 27.8%. Over the same period the benchmark E60B40 performance was 12.4% and 18.0% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-FlipSaver 80:20 | 20:80 gained 1.30% at a time when SPY gained 0.69%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/2/2017 would have grown to $167,334 which includes $859 cash and excludes $2,047 spent on fees and slippage.
18-5HedgeFundSelect-8-31-2021 18-1.5HedgeFundSelect-8-31-2021
iM-5HedgeFundSelect: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 492.48% while the benchmark SPY gained 145.92% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-5HedgeFundSelect gained 2.62% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $25,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $148,120 which includes $4,637 cash and excludes $1,499 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-10LargeHedgeFundSelect: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 437.46% while the benchmark SPY gained 145.92% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-10LargeHedgeFundSelect gained 0.64% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $25,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $134,364 which includes $356 cash and excludes $863 spent on fees and slippage.
38-iM-Top5QQQSelect-8-31-202138-1.iM-Top5QQQSelect-8-31-2021
iM-Top5(QQQ)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 537.45% while the benchmark SPY gained 145.92% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(QQQ)Select gained 3.19% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $637,452 which includes -$855 cash and excludes $8,069 spent on fees and slippage.
37-iM-Top5XLBSelect-8-31-202137-1.iM-Top5XLBSelect-8-31-2021
iM-Top5(XLB)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 138.25% while the benchmark SPY gained 145.92% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLB)Select gained 2.86% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $238,254 which includes $656 cash and excludes $6,509 spent on fees and slippage.
35-iM-Top5XLISelect-8-31-202135-1.iM-Top5XLISelect-8-31-2021
iM-Top5(XLI)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 282.77% while the benchmark SPY gained 145.92% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLI)Select gained 1.26% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $383,296 which includes $1,284 cash and excludes $3,628 spent on fees and slippage.
27-iM-Top5XLKSelect-8-31-202127-1.iM-Top5XLKSelect-8-31-2021
iM-Top5(XLK)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 514.80% while the benchmark SPY gained 145.92% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLK)Select gained 3.18% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $614,804 which includes $3,247 cash and excludes $1,607 spent on fees and slippage.
28-iM-Top5XLPSelect-8-31-202128-1.iM-Top5XLPSelect-8-31-2021
iM-Top5(XLP)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 184.81% while the benchmark SPY gained 145.92% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLP)Select gained -0.13% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $284,805 which includes $9 cash and excludes $1,393 spent on fees and slippage.
33-iM-Top5XLVSelect-8-31-202133-1.iM-Top5XLVSelect-8-31-2021
iM-Top5(XLV)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 396.57% while the benchmark SPY gained 145.92% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLV)Select gained 2.44% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $496,575 which includes $915 cash and excludes $5,263 spent on fees and slippage.
34-iM-Top5XLUSelect-8-31-202134-1.iM-Top5XLUSelect-8-31-2021
iM-Top5(XLU)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 108.29% while the benchmark SPY gained 145.92% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLU)Select gained -1.17% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $208,285 which includes $2,703 cash and excludes $7,691 spent on fees and slippage.
36-iM-Top5XLYSelect-8-31-202136-1.iM-Top5XLYSelect-8-31-2021
iM-Top5(XLY)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 232.78% while the benchmark SPY gained 145.92% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLY)Select gained 2.68% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $332,943 which includes $525 cash and excludes $3,034 spent on fees and slippage.
39-Top5SeasonalCombo-8-31-2021
iM-Seasonal Super-Sectors (Top5 combo) : Since inception, on 11/17/2020, the model gained 25.36% while the benchmark SPY gained 27.66% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Seasonal Super-Sectors (Top5 combo) gained 1.26% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 11/17/2020 would have grown to $125,362 which includes $1,848 cash and excludes $00 spent on fees and slippage.
17-DividendGrowth-8-31-2021
iM-Dividend Growth Portfolio: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 20.7%, and for the last 12 months is 38.7%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 21.8% and 30.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Dividend Growth Portfolio gained 2.25% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $408,512 which includes $1,616 cash and excludes $6,710 spent on fees and slippage.
16-GoldMomentum-8-31-2021
iM-Gold Momentum Timer (AU, NEM, SBSW): The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 2.7%, and for the last 12 months is 20.1%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 21.8% and 30.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Gold Momentum Timer (AU, NEM, SBSW) gained -0.45% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $60,326 which includes $69,932 cash and excludes Gain to date spent on fees and slippage.
4-ModSumYieldCurve-8-31-2021
iM-ModSum/YieldCurve Timer: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 15.6%, and for the last 12 months is 24.2%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 21.8% and 30.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-PortSum/YieldCurve Timer gained -0.14% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/1/2016 would have grown to $299,017 which includes $3,429 cash and excludes $862 spent on fees and slippage.
1-SPY-SH-8-31-2021
iM-Best(SPY-SH).R1: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 21.6%, and for the last 12 months is 30.3%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 21.8% and 30.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of Best(SPY-SH) gained 1.10% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/2/2009 would have grown to $805,315 which includes $8,034 cash and excludes $25,118 spent on fees and slippage.
2-Combo3-8-31-2021
iM-Combo3.R1: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 14.8%, and for the last 12 months is 25.4%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 21.8% and 30.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Combo3.R1 gained 0.65% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 2/3/2014 would have grown to $197,122 which includes $3,592 cash and excludes $7,165 spent on fees and slippage.
15-Combo5-8-31-2021
iM-Combo5: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 22.1%, and for the last 12 months is 34.1%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 21.8% and 30.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Combo5 gained 1.20% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 2/22/2016 would have grown to $216,878 which includes $1,805 cash and excludes $0 spent on fees and slippage.
8-VDIGXtrade-8-31-20218-1.VDIGXtrade-8-31-2021
iM-Best10(VDIGX)-Trader: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 14.5%, and for the last 12 months is 18.6%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 21.8% and 30.9% respectively. Since inception, on 7/1/2014, the model gained 209.94% while the benchmark SPY gained 163.98% and VDIGX gained 145.17% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Best10(VDIGX) gained 0.55% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 7/1/2014 would have grown to $310,144 which includes $1,025 cash and excludes $3,954 spent on fees and slippage.
29-im6-cap-strg-8-31-2021
iM 6-Stock Capital Strength Portfolio: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 13.7%, and for the last 12 months is 21.6%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 21.8% and 30.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM 6-Stock Capital Strength Portfolio gained 0.95% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 10/28/2016 would have grown to $214,027 which includes $2,380 cash and excludes $1,888 spent on fees and slippage.
7-USMVtrade-8-31-20217-1.USMVtrade-8-31-2021
iM-Best12(USMV)-Trader: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 15.6%, and for the last 12 months is 20.1%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 21.8% and 30.9% respectively. Since inception, on 6/30/2014, the model gained 159.24% while the benchmark SPY gained 163.98% and the ETF USMV gained 139.84% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Best12(USMV)-Trader gained 0.41% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2014 would have grown to $259,448 which includes $503 cash and excludes $7,357 spent on fees and slippage.
13-MinVolUSMVInv-8-31-2021 13-1.MinVolUSMVInv-8-31-2021
iM-Min Volatility(USMV) Investor (Tax Efficient): The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 25.4%, and for the last 12 months is 44.2%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 21.8% and 30.9% respectively. Since inception, on 1/3/2013, the model gained 465.79% while the benchmark SPY gained 264.40% and the ETF USMV gained 264.40% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Best12(USMV)Q1 gained -0.27% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/3/2013 would have grown to $566,394 which includes $1,681 cash and excludes $4,816 spent on fees and slippage.
5-bnd-mkt-trdr-8-31-2021
iM-Bond Market Trader (High-Yield Bond or 10-yr Treasury Bond): The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 3.9%, and for the last 12 months is 8.6%. Over the same period the benchmark BND performance was -0.7% 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 -0.14% at a time when BND gained 0.06%. A starting capital of $10,000 at inception on 1/3/2000 would have grown to $154,476 which includes -$10 cash and excludes $2,147 spent on fees and slippage.
4-ModSumYieldCurve-8-31-2021
iM-ModSum/YieldCurve Timer: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 15.6%, and for the last 12 months is 24.2%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 21.8% and 30.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-PortSum/YieldCurve Timer gained -0.14% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/1/2016 would have grown to $299,017 which includes $3,429 cash and excludes $862 spent on fees and slippage.
25-Best2MCsETF-8-31-2021
iM-Best2 MC-Score ETF System: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 11.5%, and for the last 12 months is 16.5%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 21.8% and 30.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Best2 MC-Score ETF System gained -0.29% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $146,394 which includes $2,781 cash and excludes $1,386 spent on fees and slippage.
26-Best4MCsVang-8-31-2021
iM-Best4 MC-Score Vanguard System: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 17.5%, and for the last 12 months is 27.1%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 21.8% and 30.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Best4 MC-Score Vanguard System gained 0.59% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $157,876 which includes $4,061 cash and excludes $00 spent on fees and slippage.
20-imc-spy-ief-8-31-2021
iM-Composite (SPY-IEF) Timer: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 21.5%, and for the last 12 months is 30.6%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 21.8% and 30.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Composite (SPY-IEF) Timer gained 1.10% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $190,492 which includes $2,364 cash and excludes $3,984 spent on fees and slippage.
22-imc-gld-stk-bnd-8-31-2021
iM-Composite(Gold-Stocks-Bond) Timer: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 0.6%, and for the last 12 months is 13.4%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 21.8% and 30.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Composite(Gold-Stocks-Bond) Timer gained 1.70% at a time when SPY gained 1.11%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $167,246 which includes -$1,665 cash and excludes $7,546 spent on fees and slippage.
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