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VIX is not volatility for “the market.” It’s SPX.
Tech? Look at VXN.
Small caps? RVX.
Dow? VXD.
Different indices, different stress.
2020 taught a simple rule: if your risk is concentrated, your volatility gauge better match your actual exposure.
What is Linear Regression?
A statistical method that models the relationship between a dependent variable and independent variable(s) by fitting a straight line that best summarizes the data
How to use this model to build a trading strategy?
Pick a leading factor and fit it to linear regression model to "explain" the price move. Define the buy/sell signal based on how the independent variable(s) deviate the model
🔗youtube.com/watch?v=mKalBNrx…
BACKTEST STRATEGIES THAT WORK 💪
1. Test 250 trades minimum
2. Include slippage in calculations
3. Run across market conditions
4. Validate walk-forward periods
5. Check drawdown tolerance
6. Review Sharpe ratio metrics
7. Paper trade 3 months live