Numbers don't lie.
Strategy performance data from backtesting across 5 years of historical US equity data. All results are from paper trading simulations.
Equity Curve
Strategy performance vs. S&P 500 benchmark (5-year backtest, $100k starting capital)
Strategy Performance
Individual strategy metrics from paper trading simulations.
| Strategy | Status | Win Rate | Trades | Avg Return | Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMA + RSI Trend v2 Combines EMA-9/21 crossover with RSI momentum to capture medium-term trend entries. | active | 72.3% | 156 | +3.8% | EMA-9EMA-21RSI-14 |
| MACD Momentum Breakout v1 Detects breakouts using MACD histogram divergence with volume confirmation. | active | 65.1% | 89 | +5.2% | MACDVolumeADX |
| Bollinger RSI Mean Reversion v1 Enters oversold positions at lower Bollinger Band with RSI confirmation under 30. | paused | 58.7% | 42 | +2.1% | Bollinger BandsRSI-14 |
| Fixed $50 Entry Allocates exactly $50 per trade entry for controlled risk exposure. | active | 61.4% | 210 | +1.9% | Position SizingRisk Mgmt |
Technical Indicators
The math behind the signals.
RSI (14-period)
Relative Strength Index measures price momentum on a 0-100 scale. Oversold below 30 triggers BUY, overbought above 70 triggers SELL.
RS = avg_gain / avg_loss
EMA Crossover (9/21)
Exponential Moving Average crossovers detect trend changes. Price above EMA-9 above EMA-21 signals BULLISH; inverse signals BEARISH.
k = 2 / (period + 1)
ADX (14-period)
Average Directional Index measures trend strength. Values above 25 confirm a strong trend, adding confidence to directional signals.
DI = smoothed_DM / ATR
DISCLAIMER
All performance data shown is from paper trading simulations using historical market data. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Calypso is a research and educational platform. It does not provide financial advice, and nothing on this site should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.