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Moving Average Crossover: Testing 190 Strategies on 25 Years of Data
Comprehensive analysis of moving average crossover strategies on SPY (2000-2025). We test 190 MA combinations to find what actually works and why most fail.

Introduction The moving average crossover is one of the most famous trading strategies. The concept is simple: buy when a fast-moving average crosses above a slow-moving average, sell when it crosses...

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RSI Deep Dive: What 25 Years of SPY Data Actually Tells Us
A comprehensive analysis of RSI mean reversion strategies and forward returns using SPY data from 2000-2025. Discover what extreme RSI levels really predict.

Introduction The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is one of the most popular technical indicators in trading. The conventional wisdom is simple: buy when RSI drops below 30 (oversold), sell when it...

12 min read