Pollinate Systems Portfolio
Four systematic strategies running independently on 25% of capital each. One rules-based portfolio built for traders who want process, diversification, and cleaner execution instead of constant improvisation.
Built for serious self-directed traders who want a repeatable framework, clear system logic, and a cleaner way to interpret market conditions. Not personalized investment advice.
Research Snapshot — Combined Backtest Jan 2020 – Dec 2024
+299%
Total Return
25.4%
CAGR
1.39
Sharpe Ratio
-15.6%
Max Drawdown
Hypothetical backtested results shown for informational and educational purposes only. They do not represent actual client results or a guarantee of future performance.
Equity Curve
Portfolio vs SPY Buy & Hold
Jan 2020 – Dec 2024 (Normalized to $100)
The Multi-Strategy Edge
A multi-strategy approach matters because different systems tend to work in different environments. Instead of forcing one model to do everything, the portfolio spreads risk across distinct rule sets and timeframes.
The math is simple. When one strategy hits a drawdown, the others keep compounding. The portfolio never has to dig out of a deep hole because the damage is always contained. A 30% drawdown takes a 43% gain to recover from. A 15% drawdown only needs 18%. You spend more time making money and less time clawing it back.
That's exactly what happens here. TrendLock catches big momentum moves but sits in cash during bear markets. SwingHunter trades mean-reversion setups that show up in any regime. CrisisHunter turns panic into profit by buying extreme fear. Monthly Flip captures the reliable turn-of-month effect. They trade different timeframes, different instruments, different market conditions.
The result: the combined Sharpe ratio (1.39) is higher than any single strategy. The max drawdown (-15.6%) is half the worst individual strategy. The equity curve is smoother and the returns are more consistent, month after month, year after year.
You're not buying one hot take. You're buying a structured portfolio process designed to reduce decision noise and make execution more repeatable.
How It Works
TrendLock
25% of capital
SwingHunter
25% of capital
CrisisHunter
25% of capital
Monthly Flip
25% of capital
Each strategy runs independently on its own 25% allocation. Different timeframes and market conditions mean they rarely draw down together — cutting portfolio-level risk while preserving upside.
Who This Is For
Best Fit
- Traders who want a defined process rather than constant discretionary decisions.
- People who value regime awareness, diversification, and repeatable rules.
- Subscribers who want one coherent portfolio framework instead of disconnected systems.
Not A Fit
- Anyone looking for personalized investment advice or a guaranteed outcome.
- Traders who want entertainment, constant prediction, or impulsive trade ideas.
- People unwilling to follow a rules-based system with real risk controls.
The Four Strategies
TrendLock
Weekly momentum rotation — SSO/QLD/UWM with trailing stops
17.9%
CAGR
0.76
Sharpe
-31.5%
Max DD
SwingHunter
Mean reversion on 3x ETFs — RSI extremes with regime filter
41.0%
CAGR
1.13
Sharpe
-30.6%
Max DD
CrisisHunter
Panic-buying TQQQ during extreme fear events
16.0%
CAGR
0.85
Sharpe
-14.5%
Max DD
Monthly Flip
End-of-month QQQ swing based on bull score
16.8%
CAGR
1.21
Sharpe
-21.9%
Max DD
Individual Performance
Individual Strategy Curves
Each strategy on its own 25% allocation vs SPY
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Metric | SPY Buy & Hold | TrendLock | SwingHunter | CrisisHunter | Monthly Flip | Combined 25% Each |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return | +81% | +128% | +458% | +110% | +117% | +299% |
| CAGR | 12.6% | 17.9% | 41.0% | 16.0% | 16.8% | 25.4% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.58 | 0.76 | 1.13 | 0.85 | 1.21 | 1.39 |
| Max Drawdown | -33.7% | -31.5% | -30.6% | -14.5% | -21.9% | -15.6% |
Jan 2020 – Dec 2024. Each strategy backtested on 25% of a $100K portfolio. SPY shown as benchmark. Combined = sum of all four strategy equity curves.
Better Together
SPY Buy & Hold
Benchmark
12.6%
CAGR
0.58
Sharpe
-33.7%
Max DD
Best Single Strategy
SwingHunter
41.0%
CAGR
1.13
Sharpe
-30.6%
Max DD
Combined Portfolio
All 4 at 25% Each
25.4%
CAGR
1.39
Sharpe
-15.6%
Max DD
2x
SPY's CAGR
2.4x
SPY's Sharpe
54%
Less Drawdown
Diversification improves the odds that one weak regime does not dominate the entire decision process.
Systems Portfolio
Save $47/mo vs. buying the core systems separately
Best for traders who want one portfolio-level framework with system coverage across momentum, mean reversion, panic events, and calendar effects.
Important Disclaimer
All performance figures shown on this page are based on hypothetical backtested results from January 2020 to December 2024. Backtested performance does not represent actual trading and may not reflect the impact of material economic factors. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Trading leveraged ETFs and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You could lose your entire investment. The information on this page is general and educational; it is not individualized investment advice. Only trade with money you can afford to lose.