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Gold Autopilot

Automatically buys and sells gold investments based on whether prices are trending up or down.

By Amaltash Advisors LLCAutomated, rules-basedVersion 4

Investment thesis

A hands-off way to invest in gold and gold-related companies without watching the market every day. The strategy follows the trend: it holds names while they're rising and steps out of them when they start falling — automatically moving your money toward what's working and away from what isn't. There's no guessing where prices are headed and no constant tinkering. When a holding loses its upward momentum, it's sold and the cash waits safely on the sidelines until the trend turns back up. Winners are left alone to keep running; laggards are cut early. It's built for investors who believe in gold as a long-term theme but want a disciplined, automatic rule deciding when to be in and when to step aside — so you capture the up-moves and sidestep the worst of the drops, all on autopilot.

How it works

  1. Holds gold positions while prices are rising steadily

  2. Sells and sits in cash when momentum fades

  3. Checks daily for buy and sell signals

  4. Removes emotion from timing decisions

Works best when

  • When gold prices are in a clear upward trend for weeks or months
  • When the market shifts smoothly from down to up (not sudden jumps)
  • When you want to avoid watching charts but stay disciplined
  • When gold is outperforming other investments and staying strong

Watch out for

  • When gold bounces up and down repeatedly without a clear direction
  • When prices crash suddenly before the bot can sell (gap down overnight)
  • When gold trades sideways for months — bot keeps buying and selling at losses
  • When the trend reverses quickly after you buy, trapping you in short losses

Performance

Backtested

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Track record

Strategy created
Jun 19, 2026
Current version
Version 4
since Jun 19, 2026
Live track record
Not yet
no combined account history

Portfolio

3 holdings · target weights for version 4, as of Jun 19, 2026. Actual positions vary with signals.

Commodity contracts brokers & dealers67%Unclassified33%
HoldingSectorTarget weightMarket cap
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
Commodity contracts brokers & dealers
34%
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IAU
iShares Gold Trust
Commodity contracts brokers & dealers
33%
—
GDX
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
—
33%
—

Risk & rules

The automated rules that limit losses.

Per-position rules
Varies by holding · closes one position
Stop loss 3% to 6%Take profit 15% to 60%Leverage None

Stops trigger on the next available price. A price gap, overnight or in a fast market, can fill well below the 3% level.

Stress tests

Ten difficult markets, chosen in advance. Eight replay real trading days; two are modelled stand-ins.

MarketMethodResult
The Bull Run of 2016–17ModelledSign in to view
The 2020 ReboundReplaySign in to view
The 2022 SlumpReplaySign in to view
The COVID CrashReplaySign in to view
The Christmas 2018 ScareReplaySign in to view
The Year That Went NowhereModelledSign in to view
The Wild Swings of Late 2022ReplaySign in to view
The Quiet YearReplaySign in to view
The Magnificent Seven YearReplaySign in to view
When Tech Handed Over to OilReplaySign in to view

Fees

Licensing fee
None
Advisory fee
Up to 1.00% a year
On deployed capital, billed on your balance
Advisory fee on $10,000 at the maximum rate
1 year
$100
3 years
$300
5 years
$500

Assumes the balance stays at $10,000. Spreads and regulatory fees may also apply.

Important information

Risk Disclosure: Trading in financial instruments involves substantial risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices can be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory, or political events. Trading on margin or with leverage increases potential losses. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Not Financial Advice: The information provided on this platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, or trading advice. We do not recommend any particular trading strategy or instrument. Please conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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