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Systematic strategies, in the open.

A look at illustrative, rules-based strategies our desk studies — each pairing technical entry conditions with fundamental quality filters, so trends are followed only in financially sound companies. Educational examples to learn from — not signals to follow.

The sample set

Three momentum approaches

Each screen pairs entry signals with quality checks. Universe, rebalance cadence, and risk level are shown per strategy. Conditions are simplified, illustrative examples.

Classic Price Momentum
Relative-strength leaders
Universe · Nifty 500Rebalance · MonthlyRisk · High

Buys the strongest trending names in the universe and holds while the trend persists, exiting on relative-strength decay. Rebalanced monthly.

Technical conditions
12-month total return in the top decile
Price trading above its 200-day moving average
50-DMA above 200-DMA (golden-cross regime)
RSI(14) between 55 and 75
Within 10% of its 52-week high
Fundamental conditions
Market capitalisation above ₹5,000 Cr
Positive YoY earnings growth
Return on equity above 15%
Debt-to-equity below 1.0
Earnings Momentum (GARP)
Price trend confirmed by earnings
Universe · Nifty 500Rebalance · QuarterlyRisk · Mod–High

Combines price strength with accelerating fundamentals, favouring growth at a reasonable price. Tilts toward post-results continuation.

Technical conditions
6-month return ahead of the Nifty 500
Price above its 100-day moving average
Rising 20-day average volume
MACD bullish crossover above zero line
Fundamental conditions
EPS growth above 20% (TTM)
Positive earnings surprise in last 2 quarters
PEG ratio below 1.5
Sales growth above 12% YoY
Breakout Momentum
52-week-high trend continuation
Universe · Nifty 750Rebalance · FortnightlyRisk · Very High

Enters on a confirmed breakout to new highs on expanding volume, riding the trend with a trailing stop. Built for clean, liquid leaders.

Technical conditions
New 52-week high on above-average volume
ADX(14) above 25 (strong trend)
Price stacked above 20/50/200-DMA
Pullback less than 8% from the high
Fundamental conditions
Promoter holding stable or rising
Positive operating cash flow
Interest coverage above 3×
Market capitalisation above ₹2,000 Cr
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Important disclaimer

These are illustrative educational examples — not investment advice, not a recommendation, and not a signal service. GC Wealth is not a SEBI-registered research analyst or investment adviser, and nothing on this page is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. The conditions shown are simplified examples that may change and are not complete strategies. Past performance and backtested results do not guarantee future returns. No returns are promised or guaranteed. Systematic and momentum strategies can experience sharp drawdowns and loss of capital. Trading and investing in securities are subject to market risk — read all related documents carefully and make your own decisions, or consult a suitably qualified, SEBI-registered professional.

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