bka58 49 posts msg #108286 - Ignore bka58 | 
10/4/2012 3:23:50 PM
  I discovered a filter on etfscreen com that shows very interesting results.  I have created a fetcherized version below with results.  I have tried substituting other ETFs but the results are much lower.  What I am wondering is if this filter is really the result of curve fitting or some other fluke.  I would appreciate any thoughts on the subject.      
 
  	    
 
 Select the top choice and review/adjust every 1 week.
 CAGR = 39.2  
 Ulcer Index = 9.6
 Max drawdown = 17%
 From 10/1/2007 thru 9/28/2012, $1000 is now worth over $5200.
 
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 Select the top choice and review/adjust every 2 weeks.
 CAGR = 36.2  
 Ulcer Index = 8.4
 Max drawdown = 19%
 From 10/1/2007 thru 9/28/2012, $1000 is now worth over $5000.
 
 OR 
 
 Select the top choice and review/adjust once a month.
 CAGR = 26.1  
 Ulcer Index = 10.6
 Max drawdown = 20%
 From 10/1/2007 thru 9/28/2012, $1000 is now worth over $3200.
 
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