STRATEGY UPDATE | AUGUST 20, 2026
Trading System Signals for August 20, 2026
In spite of the many bearish fundamentals, the lower VIX and inability of the market to follow through on larger pullbacks, leads me to believe there is a second leg higher coming. An equivalent move of around 2,700 points (July 30 low to August 4 high) in the Nasdaq futures would see it approach the 32,500 level.
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DAILY REPORT
Hypothetical Trading System Signals for August 20, 2026
Results shown are hypothetical and do not represent actual client-account performance.
| Portfolio / System | Hypothetical Result |
|---|---|
| 18 System Portfolio NQ | -$7,465 |
| 7 System Portfolio NQ | -$5,380 |
| 3 System Portfolio NQ | -$1,465 |
| 2 System Portfolio NQ | -$440 |
| Diversified Portfolio 57, NQ Only | -$14,015 |
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.