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iM-MCGrader Table of dates

(Updated to 09/08/2015)
1 1/3/2000 3 NNP 15
2 4/17/2000 1 PPP 11
3 7/3/2000 2 NPP 1
4 7/10/2000 3 NNP 17
5 11/6/2000 4 NNN 9
6 1/2/2001 3 NNP 9
7 3/5/2001 4 NNN 13
8 5/29/2001 3 NNP 7
9 7/16/2001 4 NNN 14
10 10/22/2001 2 NPP 6
11 12/3/2001 3 NNP 1
12 12/10/2001 4 NNN 1
13 12/17/2001 3 NNP 22
14 5/20/2002 4 NNN 16
15 9/3/2002 2 NPP 7
16 10/21/2002 3 NNP 1
17 10/28/2002 4 NNN 6
18 12/9/2002 3 NNP 4
19 1/6/2003 4 NNN 1
20 1/13/2003 3 NNP 2
21 1/27/2003 2 NPP 1
22 2/3/2003 3 NNP 4
23 3/3/2003 2 NPP 1
24 3/10/2003 3 NNP 2
25 3/24/2003 2 NPP 6
26 5/5/2003 3 NNP 1
27 5/12/2003 1 PPP 7
28 6/30/2003 2 NPP 1
29 7/7/2003 1 PPP 6
30 8/18/2003 2 NPP 1
31 8/25/2003 1 PPP 5
32 9/29/2003 2 NPP 26
33 3/29/2004 1 PPP 3
34 4/19/2004 2 NPP 4
35 5/17/2004 3 NNP 13
36 8/16/2004 1 PPP 4
37 9/13/2004 2 NPP 2
38 9/27/2004 3 NNP 1
39 10/4/2004 1 PPP 2
40 10/18/2004 2 NPP 1
41 10/25/2004 1 PPP 11
42 1/10/2005 2 NPP 4
43 2/7/2005 1 PPP 3
44 2/28/2005 2 NPP 2
45 3/14/2005 1 PPP 2
46 3/28/2005 2 NPP 1
47 4/4/2005 3 NNP 1
48 4/11/2005 2 NPP 2
49 4/25/2005 1 PPP 4
50 5/23/2005 2 NPP 2
51 5/31/2005 1 PPP 20
52 10/17/2005 2 NPP 1
53 10/24/2005 1 PPP 11
54 1/3/2006 2 NPP 6
55 2/13/2006 1 PPP 9
56 4/17/2006 2 NPP 5
57 5/22/2006 3 NNP 4
58 6/19/2006 2 NPP 6
59 7/31/2006 3 NNP 2
60 8/14/2006 2 NPP 5
61 9/18/2006 1 PPP 16
62 1/8/2007 2 NPP 9
63 3/12/2007 1 PPP 13
64 6/11/2007 2 NPP 6
65 7/23/2007 3 NNP 3
66 8/13/2007 2 NPP 5
67 9/17/2007 1 PPP 1
68 9/24/2007 2 NPP 5
69 10/29/2007 1 PPP 2
70 11/12/2007 2 NPP 6
71 12/24/2007 3 NNP 3
72 1/14/2008 4 NNN 4
73 2/11/2008 2 NPP 6
74 3/24/2008 3 NNP 2
75 4/7/2008 2 NPP 6
76 5/19/2008 1 PPP 2
77 5/27/2008 2 NPP 4
78 6/23/2008 3 NNP 2
79 7/7/2008 4 NNN 24
80 12/22/2008 2 NPP 6
81 2/2/2009 3 NNP 1
82 2/9/2009 4 NNN 7
83 3/30/2009 2 NPP 5
84 5/4/2009 1 PPP 1
85 5/11/2009 2 NPP 3
86 5/26/2009 1 PPP 6
87 7/6/2009 2 NPP 1
88 7/13/2009 1 PPP 28
89 1/25/2010 2 NPP 1
90 2/1/2010 1 PPP 13
91 5/3/2010 2 NPP 6
92 6/14/2010 1 PPP 5
93 7/19/2010 2 NPP 1
94 7/26/2010 3 NNP 1
95 8/2/2010 2 NPP 2
96 8/16/2010 3 NNP 1
97 8/23/2010 2 NPP 3
98 9/13/2010 3 NNP 1
99 9/20/2010 2 NPP 1
100 9/27/2010 1 PPP 8
101 11/22/2010 2 NPP 1
102 11/29/2010 1 PPP 25
103 5/23/2011 2 NPP 2
104 5/31/2011 1 PPP 8
105 7/25/2011 2 NPP 4
106 8/22/2011 3 NNP 1
107 8/29/2011 4 NNN 4
108 9/26/2011 2 NPP 6
109 11/7/2011 3 NNP 2
110 11/21/2011 2 NPP 2
111 12/5/2011 1 PPP 4
112 12/27/2011 2 NPP 1
113 1/3/2012 1 PPP 15
114 4/16/2012 2 NPP 1
115 4/23/2012 1 PPP 7
116 6/11/2012 2 NPP 1
117 6/18/2012 1 PPP 6
118 7/30/2012 2 NPP 2
119 8/13/2012 1 PPP 7
120 10/1/2012 2 NPP 6
121 11/12/2012 1 PPP 7
122 12/31/2012 2 NPP 1
123 1/7/2013 1 PPP 15
124 4/22/2013 2 NPP 1
125 4/29/2013 1 PPP 33
126 12/16/2013 2 NPP 1
127 12/23/2013 1 PPP 32
128 8/4/2014 2 NPP 1
129 8/11/2014 1 PPP 7
130 9/29/2014 2 NPP 4
131 10/27/2014 1 PPP 26
132 4/27/2015 2 NPP 6
133 6/8/2015 3 NNP 14
134 9/8/2015 1 PPP

 
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Latest iM-Best Update


Performance-wk-3-3-2026 Performance-mth-3-3-2026 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
RequireGold
iM-Inflation Attuned Multi-Model Market Timer: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 1.8%, and for the last 12 months is 20.2%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 0.7% and 16.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Inflation Attuned Multi-Model Market Timer gained 1.16% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 3/24/2017 would have grown to $155,929,347 which includes $294,502 cash and excludes $3,953,990 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-Conference Board LEIg Timer: The model’s performance YTD is 14.3%, and for the last 12 months is 7.3%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 20.1% and 9.4% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Conference Board LEIg Timer gained 0.91% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 4/5/2017 would have grown to $706,532 which includes $25,403 cash and excludes $763 spent on fees and slippage.
iM-FlipSaver 60:40 | 20:80 – 2017: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 2.1%, and for the last 12 months is 4.8%. Over the same period the benchmark E60B40 performance was 1.0% and 12.8% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-FlipSaver 80:20 | 20:80 gained 0.58% at a time when SPY gained 0.30%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 7/16/2015 would have grown to $183,170 which includes -$11 cash and excludes $5,611 spent on fees and slippage.
iM-FlipSaver 70:30 | 20:80 – 2017: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 2.2%, and for the last 12 months is 4.4%. Over the same period the benchmark E60B40 performance was 1.0% and 12.8% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-FlipSaver 70:30 | 20:80 gained 0.63% at a time when SPY gained 0.30%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 7/15/2015 would have grown to $190,875 which includes -$90 cash and excludes $5,884 spent on fees and slippage.
iM-FlipSaver 80:20 | 20:80 – 2017: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 2.2%, and for the last 12 months is 4.1%. Over the same period the benchmark E60B40 performance was 1.0% and 12.8% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-FlipSaver 80:20 | 20:80 gained 0.68% at a time when SPY gained 0.30%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/2/2017 would have grown to $198,500 which includes -$155 cash and excludes $6,148 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold18-1.5HedgeFundSelect-3-3-2026
iM-5HedgeFundSelect: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 839.13% while the benchmark SPY gained 297.24% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-5HedgeFundSelect gained 5.29% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $25,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $228,920 which includes $16,192 cash and excludes $3,182 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold10-1.iM-10LargeHedgeFundSelect-3-3-2026
iM-10LargeHedgeFundSelect: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 643.18% while the benchmark SPY gained 297.24% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-10LargeHedgeFundSelect gained 3.89% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $25,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $185,796 which includes $149 cash and excludes $1,951 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold38-1.iM-Top5QQQSelect-3-3-2026
iM-Top5(QQQ)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 1587.37% while the benchmark SPY gained 297.24% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(QQQ)Select gained 1.82% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $1,687,367 which includes -$6,698 cash and excludes $25,728 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireSilver37-1.iM-Top5XLBSelect-3-3-2026
iM-Top5(XLB)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 295.22% while the benchmark SPY gained 297.24% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLB)Select gained 1.99% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $395,222 which includes -$3,785 cash and excludes $17,524 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireSilver35-1.iM-Top5XLISelect-3-3-2026
iM-Top5(XLI)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 496.51% while the benchmark SPY gained 297.24% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLI)Select gained 0.70% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $596,513 which includes $1,540 cash and excludes $8,921 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireSilver27-1.iM-Top5XLKSelect-3-3-2026
iM-Top5(XLK)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 698.87% while the benchmark SPY gained 297.24% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLK)Select gained 1.83% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $798,872 which includes $4,213 cash and excludes $3,071 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireSilver28-1.iM-Top5XLPSelect-3-3-2026
iM-Top5(XLP)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 276.14% while the benchmark SPY gained 297.24% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLP)Select gained -1.67% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $376,139 which includes $2,580 cash and excludes $3,099 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireSilver33-1.iM-Top5XLVSelect-3-3-2026
iM-Top5(XLV)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 423.18% while the benchmark SPY gained 297.24% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLV)Select gained 2.13% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $523,179 which includes $1,800 cash and excludes $19,968 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireSilver34-1.iM-Top5XLUSelect-3-3-2026
iM-Top5(XLU)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 245.89% while the benchmark SPY gained 297.24% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLU)Select gained 0.19% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $345,892 which includes -$920 cash and excludes $18,372 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireSilver36-1.iM-Top5XLYSelect-3-3-2026
iM-Top5(XLY)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 384.56% while the benchmark SPY gained 297.24% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLY)Select gained -1.04% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $484,562 which includes -$196 cash and excludes $7,844 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-Seasonal Super-Sectors (Top5 combo) : Since inception, on 11/17/2020, the model gained 129.72% while the benchmark SPY gained 106.21% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Seasonal Super-Sectors (Top5 combo) gained 0.96% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 11/17/2020 would have grown to $229,715 which includes $0 cash and excludes $00 spent on fees and slippage.
iM-Dividend Growth Portfolio: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 9.5%, and for the last 12 months is 17.1%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 0.7% and 16.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Dividend Growth Portfolio gained 1.40% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $583,043 which includes $1,475 cash and excludes $14,626 spent on fees and slippage.
iM-Gold Momentum Timer (AU, NEM, SBSW): The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 42.2%, and for the last 12 months is 396.5%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 0.7% and 16.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Gold Momentum Timer (AU, NEM, SBSW) gained 5.89% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $9,359 which includes $188,159 cash and excludes Gain to date spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-ModSum/YieldCurve Timer: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 1.9%, and for the last 12 months is 17.7%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 0.7% and 16.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-PortSum/YieldCurve Timer gained 0.58% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/1/2016 would have grown to $390,391 which includes $4,646 cash and excludes $2,335 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-Best(SPY-SH).R1: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 0.6%, and for the last 12 months is -4.9%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 0.7% and 16.9% respectively.. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/2/2009 would have grown to $69,399 which includes $761 cash and excludes $2,818 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-Combo3.R1: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 0.8%, and for the last 12 months is -7.1%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 0.7% and 16.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Combo3.R1 gained 0.03% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 2/3/2014 would have grown to $196,926 which includes $8,163 cash and excludes $8,524 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireSilver8-1.VDIGXtrade-3-3-2026
iM-Best10(VDIGX)-Trader: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is -7.8%, and for the last 12 months is -5.9%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 0.7% and 16.9% respectively. Since inception, on 7/1/2014, the model gained 243.34% while the benchmark SPY gained 326.42% and VDIGX gained 50.63% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Best10(VDIGX) gained 2.25% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 7/1/2014 would have grown to $343,340 which includes $845 cash and excludes $5,695 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM 6-Stock Capital Strength Portfolio: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 20.3%, and for the last 12 months is 14.9%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 0.7% and 16.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM 6-Stock Capital Strength Portfolio gained 2.97% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 10/28/2016 would have grown to $309,016 which includes $900 cash and excludes $4,455 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold7-1.USMVtrade-3-3-2026
iM-Best12(USMV)-Trader: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 6.5%, and for the last 12 months is 25.4%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 0.7% and 16.9% respectively. Since inception, on 6/30/2014, the model gained 354.89% while the benchmark SPY gained 326.42% and the ETF USMV gained 224.68% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Best12(USMV)-Trader gained 2.38% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2014 would have grown to $454,886 which includes $885 cash and excludes $8,774 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold13-1.MinVolUSMVInv-3-3-2026
iM-Min Volatility(USMV) Investor (Tax Efficient): The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 0.4%, and for the last 12 months is 18.5%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 0.7% and 16.9% respectively. Since inception, on 1/3/2013, the model gained 1095.29% while the benchmark SPY gained 488.63% and the ETF USMV gained 488.63% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Best12(USMV)Q1 gained -0.02% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/3/2013 would have grown to $1,195,287 which includes -$565 cash and excludes $15,356 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 1.3%, and for the last 12 months is 4.2%. Over the same period the benchmark BND performance was 1.4% and 5.7% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Bond Market Trader (High-Yield Bond or 10-yr Treasury Bond) gained -0.32% at a time when BND gained -0.14%. A starting capital of $10,000 at inception on 1/3/2000 would have grown to $150,969 which includes $1,119 cash and excludes $2,916 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold
iM-ModSum/YieldCurve Timer: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 1.9%, and for the last 12 months is 17.7%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 0.7% and 16.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-PortSum/YieldCurve Timer gained 0.58% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/1/2016 would have grown to $390,391 which includes $4,646 cash and excludes $2,335 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-Best2 MC-Score ETF System: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 8.9%, and for the last 12 months is 9.5%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 0.7% and 16.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Best2 MC-Score ETF System gained 0.83% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $204,952 which includes $52 cash and excludes $5,775 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-Best4 MC-Score Vanguard System: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 8.3%, and for the last 12 months is 10.4%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 0.7% and 16.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Best4 MC-Score Vanguard System gained 0.49% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $198,147 which includes $4,311 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 1.9%, and for the last 12 months is 1.1%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 0.7% and 16.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Composite (SPY-IEF) Timer gained 0.58% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $220,690 which includes $362 cash and excludes $8,651 spent on fees and slippage.
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iM-Composite(Gold-Stocks-Bond) Timer: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 23.7%, and for the last 12 months is 86.2%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 0.7% and 16.9% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Composite(Gold-Stocks-Bond) Timer gained 1.82% at a time when SPY gained 0.58%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $499,304 which includes $36 cash and excludes $9,190 spent on fees and slippage.



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Evaluating any P123 portfolio hedged with iM-Best(Short) Large-Cap.

Testing your favorite P123 or R2G model hedged with short models such as iM-Best(Short) is unfortunately not possible with the tools provided at P123. The P123 ‘books’ cannot cope with a model intended for hedging. To bridge this gap we designed a MS-excel spreadsheet which you can download here.
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Download Best(SSO-TLT) Statistical Analyzer

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The statistical analysis as presented in iM-Best(SSO-TLT) Switching System was done in a MS Excel Workbook. This workbook can be downloaded here for educational purpose and perusal only.
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iM-Combo5: Components

Due to the great interest in this large-cap combination model we have decided to reveal all the components of Combo5.
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