Forget 50 Indicators: This 3-Line QQQ Strategy Beats 90% of Traders

7 min readJan 11, 2026

Welcome back. We’re starting the new year with what matters most: strategies that actually work.

My focus remains on ETFs, and today I’m sharing a high-probability QQQ strategy built on simple math. The goal? Strong returns with minimal drawdown.

I’ll show you exactly how it works and provide the complete Pine Script code so you can implement it immediately.

Let’s get started.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, or trading advice. I am not a licensed financial advisor. All trading and investment decisions carry risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Please conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.

Most traders struggle with timing. They either chase momentum and buy at tops, or they catch falling knives trying to pick bottoms. This strategy solves both problems with a simple rule: only buy pullbacks in confirmed uptrends.

The concept is straightforward — wait for QQQ to establish a clear upward trend, then buy when it dips below its short-term average by a specific amount. Exit when it…

This is a volatility reduction strategy, not a return maximization strategy. It dramatically underperforms buy and hold for the period shown.
You sacrifice absolute gains for smoother, less stressful ride. For QQQ’s monster bull run, buy-and-hold wins on raw returns.

Forget 50 Indicators: This 3-Line QQQ Strategy Beats 90% of Traders

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Written by Liran Nachman

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