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Comparison of our 2021 models with past iterations.
The CrystalBull Matador™ and Trading Indicators use proprietary models to determine strength and weakness in the market, and to identify entry and exit points. The objective of these indicators is to reduce the "buy-high-sell-low" tendencies of the typical investor. The Matador™ reacts more quickly to market changes, and trades more frequently than the Trading Indicator. It is more likely to reverse positions intraday.From December 31, 2003 through January 31, 2021, following the CrystalBull Matador™ would have, hypothetically, produced a Total Return 30 times that of a Buy-and-Hold strategy, using the S&P500 as a trading vehicle.
CrystalBull model comparisons, for period 12-31-2003 to 1-31-2021
| Model | Total Return | # Buys | # Sells | % Time in Market |
| Buy and Hold | 365.14% | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Matador™ v2021 | 10910.02% | 229 | 229 | 62.57% |
| Matador™ v2020 | 10870.39% | 220 | 220 | 60.55% |
| Trading v2021 | 4287.22% | 211 | 210 | 50.66% |
| Trading v2019 | 2587.87% | 199 | 198 | 51.5% |
| Trading v2016 | 1911.74% | 201 | 200 | 50.52% |
| Trading v2013 | 1484.24% | 192 | 191 | 52.57% |
| Trading v2010 | 1463.71% | 192 | 191 | 51.66 |
| Matador™ v2021, using QQQ as trading vehicle: | ||||
| Matador™ v2021 (QQQ)** |
34661.10% | 229 | 229 | 62.57% |