The Relentless Pursuit of a Data‑Driven Edge
Jack Simon Trades was founded on a simple belief: in fast‑moving markets, a systematic, data‑driven, emotion‑free process beats guesswork. We are researchers first — focused on transparency, repeatability, and sharing our quantitative work with a community of like‑minded traders.
If you’ve traded higher volatility instruments, you know the feeling. When your trade is winning you feel like a genius. You think you've got this market all figured out...until you don't. Drawdowns can be sudden and brutal.
Like many traders, our founder was enticed by the potential for outsized returns on these higher beta securities. But the constant mental battle of knowing when to buy, sell, or step aside can be overwhelming.
Following a simple “buy and hold” approach seems logical, but a sustained bear market can quickly lead to trades driven by fear, and those often don't end well. There had to be a better way: a clear, repeatable process that replaces gut feelings with data.
The Problem: The Market Rollercoaster
Where big moves can lead to big mistakes.
The search for a better way led to a multi‑year journey into quantitative analysis. The core question was simple: could a rules‑based model consistently produce higher returns over time?
That question turned into an exhaustive research process:
- Over one hundred thousand rule combinations were backtested.
- Countless combinations of technical indicators and parameters were included.
- The goal was consistent growth — performing in both rising and declining markets.
The model you see today is not a magic black box — it’s the product of years of research and a commitment to a purely systematic approach.
The Solution: A Journey Through Data
Taking emotion and gut-feelings out of the game.
The Name Behind the Numbers
More than a name — it’s the foundation for how we think, build, and trade.
The name was created in honor of two men who valued discipline and integrity: the founder’s grandfather, Jack, and his spouse’s grandfather, Simon. Those principles guide us every day.
In a world of volatile markets and emotional decision‑making, the "Jack Simon" name serves as a constant reminder to stay calm, systematic, and steadfast. Modern quantitative analysis drives our model; the core values of our founder's grandfathers drive us.
Our Commitment to You
We are data‑driven. We monitor, analyze, and improve — and remain committed to transparently showing how the model performs each year. Our goal is to provide relevant and timely insights that can be incorporated into your own trading strategy.
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