Strategy Update | August 6, 2026

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Trading System Signals for August 6, 2026

Multiple NQ portfolios advanced again as the market consolidated ahead of Friday morning’s employment report.

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Portfolio Highlights

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The 18 System and 3 System Portfolios Reached New Equity Peaks

The 18 System Portfolio NQ and 3 System Portfolio NQ reached new equity peaks again today.

This marked the fourth consecutive trading day at an equity peak for the 18 System Portfolio.

The V-Reversal strategy generated hypothetical profits from both long and short trades, while the 7 System Portfolio NQ was the day’s strongest portfolio performer.

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Market Environment

Nasdaq Consolidates Ahead of the Jobs Report

Following last week’s sharp four-day rally, the stock-index markets have traded sideways to modestly lower during the past two sessions. On Thursday afternoon, Nasdaq-100 futures consolidated near the 29,500 level as traders prepared for Friday’s employment report, scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Central Time and 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Crude oil gained more than 3% during the session but remained in the $77 range. The VIX traded as low as 15.14, returning to an area near 15 that has repeatedly acted as support this year. A renewed rise in volatility from this level could become a bearish factor for equities.

The 30-year Treasury bond moved back into the 109 handle as interest rates increased during the session.

Nasdaq futures advanced approximately 2,700 points from last Thursday’s low to Tuesday’s high. The two-day pause that followed may represent routine consolidation, but Friday’s employment report could determine whether the next move is a continuation of the rally or a broader retracement.

Markets may also remain sensitive to geopolitical developments involving the Strait of Hormuz or any unexpected headline that changes the current risk environment.

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Nasdaq Levels to Watch

31,100 and 32,500 Remain Important Upside Reference Points

The front-month Nasdaq-100 futures contract’s all-time-high area is near 31,100.

Beyond that level, 32,500 represents the next major psychological objective. That level was approximately 2,400 points above Wednesday’s high.

The recent price action has resembled a stealth bull market—gradual overnight strength followed by the potential for sharp upside acceleration when new information enters the market.

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A Long-Short Portfolio Framework

We do not attempt to predict the market’s direction each day. Instead, we use market analysis as context while relying on a diversified long-short portfolio of systematic strategies designed to respond to different intraday conditions.

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Daily Report

Hypothetical Trading System Signals for August 6, 2026

Results shown are hypothetical and do not represent actual client-account performance.

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Systematic Strategies for Changing Market Conditions

Explore the Capstone Trading Systems NQ portfolios and compare systematic approaches designed for a range of account sizes and risk tolerances.

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``` Risk Disclosure: Hypothetical performance results have many inherent limitations. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown. Actual results may differ materially from hypothetical results. Futures trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance, whether actual or hypothetical, is not necessarily indicative of future results. Drawdown figures are based on end-of-day calculations and do not reflect intraday drawdowns. Only risk capital should be used for futures trading. ```