Does CCI zero-line cross actually work on GOOGL? We tested it
We ran CCI zero-line cross on GOOGL through walk-forward testing and a 100-run random-entry gauntlet. 3 of 4 unseen periods positive. Beat 95 of 100 random-entry runs.
You gave up raw return for a higher win rate and a shallower drawdown. This setup is about timing and staying out of trouble, not beating the index.
Equity curve over Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Hover any point for its value. Turn on buy and hold to compare.
The same rules, tested on 28 tickers. Edge held on 4. We ship it on those.
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This strategy made a strong profit of 273% over its life, but the ride was very lumpy. The worst stretch was a painful 16.70% drawdown that lasted nearly two years from early 2022 to early 2024, which is where the strategy hurt the most. With a win rate under 40%, most trades lost money, but the winners were large enough to more than make up for them. The result is not driven by just a few lucky trades, as the entry timing itself shows a strong edge, beating 95% of random entry runs. This means the entry signal is doing the heavy lifting, and the edge showed up consistently across three out of four test periods, so it wasn't a one-time fluke.
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