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Trading System Signals on 10-17-2025

The Portfolios all did well today with gains across the board and a nice bounce in the Diversified 57 from the drawdown entry alert we gave yesterday. The Two System Portfolio NQ hit targets on two long trades to end the week strong while Silver and Gold algorithms also did well even with the additional volatility and pullback in the precious metals today.


The Nasdaq 100 wobbled a bit in the 24,500 area this week was able to maintain "fix it" mode from last Friday as the Nasdaq 100 closed near 25,000 while the VIX closed down on the week at 20.78 with last weeks close at 21.66 after surging to 28.99 on the day and generating a Key Reversal.


V-Reversal Long Trades



The Silver Portfolio 16 hit an equity peaks with the signals below.



The Bitcoin short in the breakout strategy was a nice short trade on the day.



Hypothetical Trading System Portfolio Signals and Results:

Two System Portfolio NQ = +$3,950

50K Portfolio = +$1,317.50 on Micros, or +$2,188 when mapping Minis to Micros

Stock Index Portfolio 18 = +$3,900

Stock Index Portfolio 37 = +$4,850

Diversified Portfolio 57 = +$13,865

Silver Portfolio = +$3,775

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