Blog Archives

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

 
Read more >

Posted in extra

Latest iM-Best Update


Performance-wk-5-5-2026 Performance-mth-5-5-2026 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 4.5%, and for the last 12 months is 17.3%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 5.6% and 28.1% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Inflation Attuned Multi-Model Market Timer gained 3.35% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 3/24/2017 would have grown to $160,045,575 which includes $2,052,705 cash and excludes $4,103,439 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold
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 0.88% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 4/5/2017 would have grown to $708,120 which includes $3,101 cash and excludes $769 spent on fees and slippage.
iM-FlipSaver 60:40 | 20:80 – 2017: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 5.0%, and for the last 12 months is 12.3%. Over the same period the benchmark E60B40 performance was 3.4% and 18.4% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-FlipSaver 80:20 | 20:80 gained 0.23% at a time when SPY gained 0.03%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 7/16/2015 would have grown to $188,416 which includes $680 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 5.6%, and for the last 12 months is 13.1%. Over the same period the benchmark E60B40 performance was 3.4% and 18.4% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-FlipSaver 70:30 | 20:80 gained 0.28% at a time when SPY gained 0.03%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 7/15/2015 would have grown to $197,211 which includes $591 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 6.1%, and for the last 12 months is 13.8%. Over the same period the benchmark E60B40 performance was 3.4% and 18.4% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-FlipSaver 80:20 | 20:80 gained 0.32% at a time when SPY gained 0.03%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/2/2017 would have grown to $205,987 which includes $512 cash and excludes $6,148 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold18-1.5HedgeFundSelect-5-5-2026
iM-5HedgeFundSelect: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 907.01% while the benchmark SPY gained 316.68% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-5HedgeFundSelect gained 0.65% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $25,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $251,751 which includes $14,135 cash and excludes $3,240 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold10-1.iM-10LargeHedgeFundSelect-5-5-2026
iM-10LargeHedgeFundSelect: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 695.14% while the benchmark SPY gained 316.68% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-10LargeHedgeFundSelect gained -1.60% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $25,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $198,784 which includes $253 cash and excludes $1,958 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold38-1.iM-Top5QQQSelect-5-5-2026
iM-Top5(QQQ)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 1542.92% while the benchmark SPY gained 316.68% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(QQQ)Select gained 4.01% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $1,642,917 which includes -$2,280 cash and excludes $29,818 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireSilver37-1.iM-Top5XLBSelect-5-5-2026
iM-Top5(XLB)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 273.52% while the benchmark SPY gained 316.68% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLB)Select gained -2.19% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $373,523 which includes -$449 cash and excludes $17,699 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireSilver35-1.iM-Top5XLISelect-5-5-2026
iM-Top5(XLI)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 430.47% while the benchmark SPY gained 316.68% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLI)Select gained -6.65% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $530,465 which includes $6,771 cash and excludes $9,370 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireSilver27-1.iM-Top5XLKSelect-5-5-2026
iM-Top5(XLK)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 736.31% while the benchmark SPY gained 316.68% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLK)Select gained 4.85% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $836,310 which includes -$1,328 cash and excludes $3,604 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireSilver28-1.iM-Top5XLPSelect-5-5-2026
iM-Top5(XLP)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 229.85% while the benchmark SPY gained 316.68% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLP)Select gained -3.81% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $329,846 which includes $524 cash and excludes $3,312 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireSilver33-1.iM-Top5XLVSelect-5-5-2026
iM-Top5(XLV)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 372.48% while the benchmark SPY gained 316.68% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLV)Select gained -2.78% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $472,478 which includes $3,347 cash and excludes $19,968 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireSilver34-1.iM-Top5XLUSelect-5-5-2026
iM-Top5(XLU)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 226.30% while the benchmark SPY gained 316.68% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLU)Select gained -0.55% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $326,304 which includes -$4,120 cash and excludes $18,682 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireSilver36-1.iM-Top5XLYSelect-5-5-2026
iM-Top5(XLY)Select: Since inception, on 1/5/2016, the model gained 334.33% while the benchmark SPY gained 316.68% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Top5(XLY)Select gained -3.96% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/5/2016 would have grown to $434,331 which includes $339 cash and excludes $8,204 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold
iM-Seasonal Super-Sectors (Top5 combo) : Since inception, on 11/17/2020, the model gained 119.32% while the benchmark SPY gained 116.30% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Seasonal Super-Sectors (Top5 combo) gained 1.13% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 11/17/2020 would have grown to $219,321 which includes -$363 cash and excludes $00 spent on fees and slippage.
iM-Dividend Growth Portfolio: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 3.2%, and for the last 12 months is 20.4%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 5.6% and 28.1% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Dividend Growth Portfolio gained -1.57% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $549,458 which includes $1,167 cash and excludes $14,896 spent on fees and slippage.
iM-Gold Momentum Timer (AU, NEM, SBSW): The model’s out of sample performance YTD is -4.0%, and for the last 12 months is 140.8%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 5.6% and 28.1% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Gold Momentum Timer (AU, NEM, SBSW) gained -7.68% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to -$91,994 which includes $224,581 cash and excludes Gain to date spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold
iM-ModSum/YieldCurve Timer: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 6.8%, and for the last 12 months is 12.4%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 5.6% and 28.1% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-PortSum/YieldCurve Timer gained 0.39% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/1/2016 would have grown to $409,177 which includes $5,656 cash and excludes $2,335 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireSilver8-1.VDIGXtrade-5-5-2026
iM-Best10(VDIGX)-Trader: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is -11.5%, and for the last 12 months is -6.8%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 5.6% and 28.1% respectively. Since inception, on 7/1/2014, the model gained 229.74% while the benchmark SPY gained 347.29% and VDIGX gained 37.12% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Best10(VDIGX) gained 0.33% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 7/1/2014 would have grown to $329,740 which includes $972 cash and excludes $5,704 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold
iM 6-Stock Capital Strength Portfolio: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 24.5%, and for the last 12 months is 32.7%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 5.6% and 28.1% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM 6-Stock Capital Strength Portfolio gained 2.05% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 10/28/2016 would have grown to $319,754 which includes $2,660 cash and excludes $4,594 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold7-1.USMVtrade-5-5-2026
iM-Best12(USMV)-Trader: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 9.5%, and for the last 12 months is 30.1%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 5.6% and 28.1% respectively. Since inception, on 6/30/2014, the model gained 367.78% while the benchmark SPY gained 347.29% and the ETF USMV gained 214.97% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Best12(USMV)-Trader gained 1.87% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2014 would have grown to $467,784 which includes $2,224 cash and excludes $8,803 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold13-1.MinVolUSMVInv-5-5-2026
iM-Min Volatility(USMV) Investor (Tax Efficient): The model’s out of sample performance YTD is -0.6%, and for the last 12 months is 17.7%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 5.6% and 28.1% respectively. Since inception, on 1/3/2013, the model gained 1082.51% while the benchmark SPY gained 517.44% and the ETF USMV gained 517.44% over the same period. Over the previous week the market value of iM-Best12(USMV)Q1 gained 2.57% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/3/2013 would have grown to $1,182,511 which includes -$1,274 cash and excludes $16,284 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold
iM-Bond Market Trader (High-Yield Bond or 10-yr Treasury Bond): The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 0.2%, and for the last 12 months is 2.7%. Over the same period the benchmark BND performance was 0.0% and 4.6% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Bond Market Trader (High-Yield Bond or 10-yr Treasury Bond) gained -0.56% at a time when BND gained -0.53%. A starting capital of $10,000 at inception on 1/3/2000 would have grown to $149,355 which includes $2,457 cash and excludes $2,916 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold
iM-ModSum/YieldCurve Timer: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 6.8%, and for the last 12 months is 12.4%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 5.6% and 28.1% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of iM-PortSum/YieldCurve Timer gained 0.39% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 1/1/2016 would have grown to $409,177 which includes $5,656 cash and excludes $2,335 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireSilver
iM-Best2 MC-Score ETF System: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 4.4%, and for the last 12 months is 5.6%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 5.6% and 28.1% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Best2 MC-Score ETF System gained 1.14% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $196,447 which includes $1,021 cash and excludes $5,779 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireSilver
iM-Best4 MC-Score Vanguard System: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 6.7%, and for the last 12 months is 11.7%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 5.6% and 28.1% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Best4 MC-Score Vanguard System gained 0.42% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $195,254 which includes $5,788 cash and excludes $00 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold
iM-Composite (SPY-IEF) Timer: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is 6.9%, and for the last 12 months is 12.0%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 5.6% and 28.1% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Composite (SPY-IEF) Timer gained 0.40% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $231,420 which includes $939 cash and excludes $8,651 spent on fees and slippage.
RequireGold
iM-Composite(Gold-Stocks-Bond) Timer: The model’s out of sample performance YTD is -0.6%, and for the last 12 months is 32.3%. Over the same period the benchmark SPY performance was 5.6% and 28.1% respectively. Over the previous week the market value of the iM-Composite(Gold-Stocks-Bond) Timer gained -3.51% at a time when SPY gained 0.40%. A starting capital of $100,000 at inception on 6/30/2016 would have grown to $401,467 which includes $1,642 cash and excludes $10,870 spent on fees and slippage.



Read more >

Posted in extra

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.
Read more >

Posted in extra

Download Best(SSO-TLT) Statistical Analyzer

[php function=4]

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.
Read more >

Posted in extra

iM-Combo5: Components

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

Posted in extra
With reference to Section 202(a)(11)(D) of the Investment Advisers Act: We are Engineers and not Investment Advisers, read more ...
By the mere act of reading this page and navigating this site you acknowledge, agree to, and abide by the Terms of Use / Disclaimer