Weekly NASDAQ Update: +27% Annual Returns Since 1999 – Here’s What the Model Says Now

Our Tactical NASDAQ Model turned $10K into over $5 million with 27% annual returns since 1999 — crushing the NASDAQ. This week’s update reveals the model’s current position, market signals, and more.

📅 Date: 24.05.2025

📉 Weekly Performance Overview

• Weekly Decline: The Nasdaq-100 Index experienced a significant drop of approximately 2.5%, marking one of its most substantial weekly losses in recent months.

• Year-to-Date Status: As of this week, the index is down about 3% for the year, reflecting ongoing market volatility.

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📰 Key Factors Influencing the Market

• Tariff Announcements: Former President Donald Trump announced potential 50% tariffs on European Union goods and a 25% tariff on foreign-manufactured iPhones. These announcements heightened investor concerns about escalating trade tensions.

• Impact on Tech Sector: Apple's stock declined by 3% following the tariff threats, contributing to the broader decline in technology stocks.

• Investor Sentiment: The market's reaction suggests apprehension about the potential economic impact of renewed trade disputes, leading to a shift towards safer assets.

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📊 Market Metrics

• Friday's Close: The Nasdaq Composite closed at 18,737.21, down 1% for the day.

• Weekly Movement: Over the week, the Nasdaq Composite fell by 473.89 points, or 2.5%.

• Year-to-Date Performance: The index has decreased by 573.59 points, equating to a 3% drop since the beginning of the year.

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🆓 Public Section – Backtest & Model Performance 📊

How The Nasdaq Tactical Model Has Performed Over Time

Every week, I share an updated look at how my Nasdaq Tactical Strategy has performed in historical backtests. This ensures full transparency and allows you to compare the strategy's results against traditional Buy & Hold investing.

📊 Backtest Results (1999-2025):

💡 Why This Works
Unlike traditional investing, this model avoids catastrophic losses by dynamically shifting between 3x leveraged Nasdaq ETFs (TQQQ/3QQQ) and cash (T-Bills) when the trend weakens. I chose the worst start time in NASDAQ history, just before the dotcom bubble burst. However, the performance is tremendous.

✅ Survived the Dotcom Bubble (-29% vs. -99%)
✅ Handled 2008 better than Buy & Hold (-34% vs. -93%)
✅ Managed 2022 tech sell-off with controlled losses (-46%)

Here you can see the incredible performance:

and the annualized outperformance for the last 25 Years compared to the QQQ:

📢 Every week, I share fresh backtesting insights to ensure that this strategy remains one of the most robust in the market.

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