ITM Backtesting

These are the exact trades generated by the ITM rules on QQQ from 1999 – 2025.

Bull Market Results Summary - QQQ

The QQQ backtest covers multiple full market cycles and applies the same entry and exit rules throughout the test period. Results are shown for both the 50% and 60% in-the-money variants of the ITM strategy, allowing comparison of behaviour under identical market conditions.

The QQQ backtest covers multiple full market cycles and applies the same entry and exit rules throughout the test period. Results are shown for both the 50% and 60% in-the-money variants of the ITM strategy, allowing comparison of behaviour under identical market conditions.

Results Summary - QQQ 50% Strike

Results Summary - QQQ 60% Strike

Trade List - QQQ

The following trades list show all QQQ positions generated by the ITM rules 1999 – 2025

NOTE: The trade dates shown are identical for both the 50% and 60% in-the-money variants of the ITM strategy; only the option strike selection differs.

Performance Graphs - QQQ

The graphs below show the cumulative performance of the ITM strategy applied to QQQ 1999 – 2025 

SPY Shares Performance 1999-2025

SPY Dividends reinvested

Comparison ITM 50% QQQ Strike Vs SPY

Comparison ITM 50% & 60% QQQ Strike Vs SPY

Summary Notes - QQQ

All QQQ results shown on this page are generated from the same underlying trade signals and timing. Differences between the 50% and 60% in-the-money variants arise from option structure rather than trade selection. No filtering, optimisation, or discretionary adjustments have been applied to the results shown.

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