Commodity Surge - Precious Metals & Energy
Holds: GLD, SLV, UNG
This strategy trades gold, silver, and natural gas — three commodities that tend to move in powerful, sustained surges when conditions align. It takes long-only positions, meaning it profits when prices rise, and it stays completely out of the market during weak or choppy periods. The core idea is simple: only buy when a commodity is already near its strongest recent price and showing upward momentum. Think of it like only jumping on a train that's already moving fast and hasn't slowed down yet. Each position has its own exit plan. Gold is given more room to breathe with a generous upside target, while silver and natural gas carry both an upside target and a built-in safety net that automatically closes the trade if prices drop too far — protecting you from the sharper swings those markets are known for. Imagine natural gas has been quietly climbing for months and finally pushes close to a one-year high. This strategy would see that as a green light to enter. If gas keeps climbing, it rides the move toward its profit target. If it suddenly reverses and falls, the stop-loss kicks in and closes the trade before the damage gets too deep. This is a patient, selective strategy — it won't trade just to trade. It waits for strength, commits with conviction, and steps aside when the trend breaks down.
Performance
Performance
1Y
+49.67%
Win Rate
47.6%
Drawdown
-5.3%
Overall (5Y)
Returns
Returns
Historical backtest returns by calendar year. Positive bars grow up, negative bars grow down from the zero line.
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This strategy
$15,884
+$5,884 (+58.8%)
S&P 500
$19,299
+$9,299 (+93.0%)
For illustration only. This applies the strategy's backtested (simulated) return over the stated 5-year backtest period to your amount — it is not a forecast or a projection of future results. Backtested results have inherent limitations, do not reflect actual trading or the deduction of subscription and trading costs, and no representation is made that any account will achieve similar results. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of your entire investment.
Summary
Performance Metrics
Win Rate
28%
of 164 closed trades
Sharpe Ratio
1.24
vs 0.94 S&P 500
Max Drawdown
16%
backtest period
Profit Factor
2.28
$2.28 earned per $1 lost
Intelligence
AI Strategy Analysis
Configuration
Strategy Parameters
Timeframe
1d
1d candles
Position Size
3%
per trade
Take Profit
—
dynamic target
Stop Loss
—
per signal
Max Open
1 position
concurrent
Max Drawdown
15.8%
historical peak
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