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We’ll take a look at key levels to see if we should short today’s bounce, some data on why most mechanical strategies should never go short and more [tap to join us for Opening Playbook]
Here’s something I’ve learned after building trading strategies for years: Everyone wants a perfect system — one that catches the rallies and sidesteps the drops, one that never gets caught on the wrong side of a sell-off. But the data tells a different story.
When you’re building mechanical strategies — whether you’re trading spreads, options, portfolio rotations or any other systematic approach — the single biggest advantage you can have is maintaining a long bias, and it’s not even close.
That long bias isn’t about calling the next move or predicting the next trend. It works because the approach is technically bullish, but it’s built in a way that lets the market drop several percent in a week without threatening most trades.
It takes the idea of bullish positioning to a different level, where the edge comes from statistical tendencies rather than a directional bet. Now, I know what you’re thinking: What about all those filters? What about only trading when the market’s above the 200-day moving average, or when the RSI is in a certain zone?
Sure, you can layer those on. But the biggest lever you’ll have in a mechanical strategy over time is going bullish only. The data is pretty hard to get around on this one. Here’s the catch, though — and it’s a big one…
You Have to Be Willing to Take the Hits
It’s no fun when the market’s down 6%. You’re going to take some kicks to the face during those periods — that’s just the reality. But here’s the trade-off: You’ll overachieve when the market is bullish, which is the majority of the time.
And beyond that, a well-constructed strategy can take advantage of the market no matter what kind of day it is — up days or down days. When the framework is built correctly, it can produce a strong win rate and solid compounding even through shifting conditions, and that’s where the edge comes from.
It’s not about being right every day. It’s about having a mechanical process that compounds over time because you’re positioned for what happens most often, not what feels safest in the moment. The approach I use takes this idea to a different level. It’s technically a bullish strategy, but the market can drop 6% in a week and you’re still not really threatening most of these trades.
That’s the key distinction. You’re still bullish, technically speaking, but it’s more statistical than directional. You’re not betting on the market to rip higher tomorrow — you’re building around the idea that over time, the market trends up more than it trends down, and you want to be positioned for that without getting knocked out during the noise.
Why This Matters Right Now
Most traders get caught in the trap of trying to avoid every drawdown. They want to be in when it’s good and out when it’s bad. But the cost of that switching — whether it’s through timing, hedging or overly complex filters — ends up dragging down returns more than the occasional sell-off ever would.
The way I see it, if you’re willing to accept that markets will occasionally flush and you’ll feel some pain during those moments, you open yourself up to a much bigger opportunity the rest of the time. And that’s where the real edge is.
Not in avoiding every bad day, but in positioning yourself to win during the majority of market conditions — and doing it in a way that doesn’t blow up your account when things get choppy.
That’s the power of a mechanical, statistically bullish approach, and honestly, once you see the data, it’s hard to trade any other way.
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Nate Tucci
Tucci Trades
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