NASDAQ 100:
An Example of a Trading
System using the SBV Oscillator
April 4, 2008
+5.2% on the NASDAQ 100 in a week
This week SBV chart example is based on the 5-day SBV(22,3)
NASDAQ 100 chart.
In last week example we have mentioned that if the signal line has been moved to 30-40% level, then the buy or sell
signals would be generated earlier. Another way to generate a signal earlier
without touching signal line is to reduce SBV period. However when you
reduce SBV period, as a rule SBV become more sensitive, more choppy and may
generate more fake signals. In this case you may increase the smoothing - it
may help to keep SBV shape almost unchanged. For instance 5-day SBV with bar
period = 24 and smoothing = 1 has almost the same shape as SBV with bar
period = 22 and smoothing = 3, yet in some cases SBV(22,3) may generate a
signal earlier.
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Chart 1. Relationship between the SBV oscillator and
index reversal points. NASDAQ 100 index. 5-day view. 1 bar = 5
min SBV(22,3) |
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In our trading example, we applied the following
simple system which is based on our SBV indicator:
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Once the SBV indicator declines below minus 20% (the
indicator will now show green), we enter a short position (if we are
not already short);
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Once the SBV indicator advances above minus 20% (after having
been below that level), we will enter a long position (the indicator
still shows green);
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Once the SBV indicator rallies above plus 20% (the indicator
will now show red), we enter a long position (if we are not already
long);
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Once the SBV indicator declines below plus 20% (after having
been above that level), we will enter a short position (the indicator
still shows red);
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If the SBV dropped into negative territory and started to rise without
hitting the signal line, close the short position when the SBV is back in
the positive territory, and stay in cash until a new signal is
generated by rules #2 or #4. Vise versa for a long position.
Table 1: Trades based on the 5-rule
(additional stop-loss rule) system.
|
Open Trades |
Closed Trades |
Profit
(points) |
|
Time |
Motivation |
Trade |
Index |
Time |
Motivation |
Trade |
Index |
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03/31/08 |
rule #2 |
Buy |
1783 |
04/01/08 |
rule #4 |
Sell |
1837 |
+54 |
|
04/01/08 |
rule #4 |
Sell Short |
1837 |
04/01/08 |
rule #3 |
Buy to Cover |
1846 |
-9 |
|
04/01/08 |
rule #3 |
Buy |
1846 |
04/02/08 |
rule #4 |
Sell |
1863 |
+17 |
|
04/02/08 |
rule #4 |
Sell Short |
1863 |
04/02/08 |
rule #2 |
Buy to Cover |
1842 |
+21 |
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04/02/08 |
rule #2 |
Buy |
1842 |
04/02/08 |
rule #1 |
Sell |
1844 |
-2 |
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04/02/08 |
rule #1 |
Sell Short |
1844 |
04/03/08 |
rule #2 |
Buy to Cover |
1851 |
-7 |
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04/03/08 |
rule #2 |
Buy |
1851 |
04/03/08 |
rule #5 |
Cash |
1841 |
-10 |
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04/03/08 |
rule #2 |
Buy |
1843 |
04/03/08 |
rule #4 |
Sell |
1858 |
+15 |
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04/03/08 |
rule #4 |
Sell Short |
1858 |
04/04/08 |
rule #5 |
Cash |
1862 |
-4 |
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04/04/08 |
rule #2 |
Buy |
1855 |
04/04/08 |
rule #4 |
Sell |
1861 |
+6 |
|
04/04/08 |
rule #4 |
Sell Short |
1861 |
04/04/08 |
rule #3 |
Buy to Cover |
1867 |
-6 |
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04/04/08 |
rule #3 |
Buy |
1867 |
04/04/08 |
rule #4 |
Sell |
1875 |
+8 |
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04/04/08 |
rule #4 |
Sell Short |
1875 |
04/04/08 |
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|
1865 |
+10 |
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Total: |
+93 |
Note:
The 20% level for the SBV indicator was
determined in relation to the prevailing market conditions at the time the
trading examples were selected. In order to establish the optimal critical
levels for the SBV indicator, traders should consider the current market
situation and review a chart history of prior volume surges including their
magnitude (i.e., the level the SBV indicator reached).
Our charts are unique in that they give traders the option to choose
specific chart settings that best fit their personal trading styles and risk
tolerance. Traders can thus develop and test their own trading systems. On our
charts, you can scroll back in history to test any system you created.
| Disclaimer:/u> The chart
example is intended for educational purposes only – it does not
constitute trading advice, nor does it make or imply any market trend
predictions. |
More Examples:
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Date |
Index |
Timeframe |
Number of Trades |
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May 9, 2008 |
NASDAQ 100 |
10-day |
10 "Long" and 10 "Short" trades |
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May 2, 2008 |
S&P 500 |
15-day |
7 "Long" and 9 "Short" trades |
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April 25, 2008 |
S&P 500 |
60-day |
7 "Long" and 8 "Short" trades |
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April 18, 2008 |
S&P 500 |
15-day |
3 "Long" and 3 "Short" trades |
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April 11, 2008 |
S&P 500 |
15-day |
4 "Long" and 5 "Short" trades |
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April 4, 2008 |
NASDAQ 100 |
5-day |
7 "Long" and
6 "Short" trades |
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March 28, 2008 |
S&P 500 |
60-day |
6 "Long" and
7 "Short" trades |
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March 20, 2008 |
S&P 500 |
5-day |
3 "Long" and
4 "Short" trades |
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March 14, 2008 |
S&P 500 |
5-day |
6 "Long" and 5 "Short" trades |
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March 7, 2008 |
S&P 500 |
60-day |
9 "Long" and 9 "Short" trades |
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February 29, 2008 |
S&P 500 |
60-day |
8 "Long" and 8 "Short" trades |
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February 22, 2008 |
S&P 500 |
15-day |
4 "Long" and 5 "Short" trades |
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February 15, 2008 |
S&P 500 |
60-day |
7 "Long" and 7 "Short" trades |
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February 8, 2008 |
S&P 500 |
60-day |
6 "Long" and 6 "Short" trades |
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February 1, 2008 |
S&P 500 |
60-day |
5 "Long" and 5 "Short" trades |
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January 25, 2008 |
S&P 500 |
60-day |
5 "Long" and 5 "Short" trades |
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January 18, 2008 |
S&P 500 |
60-day |
4 "Long" and 5 "Short" trades |
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January 11, 2008 |
S&P 500 |
60-day |
5 "Long" and 5 "Short" trades |
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January 4, 2008 |
S&P 500 |
60-day |
4 "Long" and 5 "Short" trades |
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