Short Put
Short Put • Dec 10, 2019 - Dec 10, 2025
Backtest Performance
Backtest Metrics
Backtest Summary
This backtest shows a Short Put strategy on DIA from Dec 10, 2019 - Dec 10, 2025, placing 896 trades that stayed open for an average of 5 days. With a solid 61.05% win rate (547 winners and 349 losers), the strategy proved reliable. This translated to $435,597.74 in total profits. On average, each position made $486.16. When annualized, that's a 16.1% return (CAGR), which suggests strong growth potential if maintained over time. The account experienced a 14.2% drawdown at its lowest point, which is moderate but manageable. With a Sharpe ratio of 5.22, the returns were excellent relative to the risk taken. Bottom line: this strategy looks promising for anyone seeking consistent, well-managed returns.
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Trade Log
| Date | Entry | Exit | Exit Reason | P&L | Return | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-12 | $0.24 | $0.05 | Days In Trade | $350.20 | 79.00% | |
| 2019-12-13 | $0.19 | $0.05 | Days In Trade | $257.40 | 73.92% | |
| 2019-12-16 | $0.28 | $0.05 | Days In Trade | $433.80 | 82.14% | |
| 2019-12-17 | $0.21 | $0.05 | Days In Trade | $297.60 | 76.39% | |
| 2019-12-18 | $0.25 | $0.05 | Days In Trade | $383.20 | 80.36% | |
| 2019-12-19 | $0.37 | $0.05 | Days In Trade | $605.40 | 86.33% | |
| 2019-12-30 | $0.16 | $0.05 | Days In Trade | $194.60 | 68.81% | |
| 2020-01-03 | $0.06 | $0.12 | Stop Loss | $-154.60 | -112.41% | |
| 2020-01-09 | $0.06 | $0.12 | Stop Loss | $-155.55 | -109.60% | |
| 2020-01-10 | $0.11 | $0.19 | Stop Loss | $-182.85 | -68.98% | |
| 2020-01-13 | $0.14 | $0.05 | Days In Trade | $156.40 | 64.59% | |
| 2020-01-17 | $0.09 | $0.16 | Stop Loss | $-168.65 | -83.62% | |
| 2020-01-23 | $0.29 | $0.41 | Stop Loss | $-268.95 | -42.49% | |
| 2020-01-24 | $0.37 | $0.51 | Stop Loss | $-309.90 | -38.59% | |
| 2020-01-30 | $0.38 | $0.53 | Stop Loss | $-316.05 | -38.15% | |
| 2020-01-27 | $0.42 | $0.13 | Days In Trade | $555.80 | 69.03% | |
| 2020-01-31 | $0.66 | $0.05 | Days In Trade | $1,192.40 | 92.42% | |
| 2020-02-06 | $0.25 | $0.37 | Stop Loss | $-252.45 | -44.77% | |
| 2020-02-03 | $0.37 | $0.05 | Days In Trade | $619.20 | 86.58% | |
| 2020-02-07 | $0.31 | $0.05 | Days In Trade | $494.80 | 83.89% | |
| 2020-02-10 | $0.17 | $0.05 | Days In Trade | $209.80 | 70.22% | |
| 2020-02-14 | $0.21 | $0.31 | Stop Loss | $-231.65 | -48.66% | |
| 2020-02-13 | $0.25 | $0.05 | Days In Trade | $370.20 | 79.85% | |
| 2020-02-20 | $0.44 | $0.60 | Stop Loss | $-344.55 | -36.44% | |
| 2020-02-21 | $0.61 | $0.81 | Stop Loss | $-430.60 | -33.21% | |
| 2020-02-24 | $1.30 | $1.67 | Stop Loss | $-774.25 | -28.86% | |
| 2020-02-27 | $3.33 | $4.21 | Stop Loss | $-1,791.40 | -26.50% | |
| 2020-03-02 | $3.06 | $3.87 | Stop Loss | $-1,654.30 | -26.64% | |
| 2020-02-28 | $6.20 | $2.62 | Days In Trade | $7,134.40 | 57.78% | |
| 2020-03-05 | $4.87 | $6.14 | Stop Loss | $-2,561.65 | -26.03% | |
| 2020-03-06 | $5.42 | $6.82 | Stop Loss | $-2,835.35 | -25.92% | |
| 2020-03-09 | $5.64 | $7.10 | Stop Loss | $-2,946.20 | -25.89% | |
| 2020-03-13 | $10.06 | $12.62 | Stop Loss | $-5,155.35 | -25.50% | |
| 2020-03-12 | $10.39 | $13.04 | Stop Loss | $-5,320.40 | -25.48% | |
| 2020-03-16 | $10.75 | $13.48 | Stop Loss | $-5,224.62 | -25.47% | |
| 2020-03-17 | $9.22 | $11.57 | Stop Loss | $-4,734.30 | -25.54% | |
| 2020-03-19 | $8.24 | $10.35 | Stop Loss | $-4,246.85 | -25.61% | |
| 2020-03-20 | $7.87 | $9.89 | Stop Loss | $-4,060.25 | -25.64% | |
| 2020-03-18 | $9.29 | $1.69 | Days In Trade | $15,175.60 | 81.82% | |
| 2020-03-23 | $6.57 | $0.29 | Days In Trade | $12,546.00 | 95.66% | |
| 2020-03-25 | $8.56 | $6.44 | Days In Trade | $4,205.40 | 24.73% | |
| 2020-03-26 | $8.11 | $5.09 | Days In Trade | $6,020.60 | 37.27% | |
| 2020-03-27 | $7.67 | $4.61 | Days In Trade | $6,095.60 | 39.89% | |
| 2020-04-02 | $5.44 | $0.33 | Days In Trade | $10,197.00 | 94.01% | |
| 2020-04-03 | $4.71 | $0.05 | Days In Trade | $9,286.80 | 98.94% | |
| 2020-04-06 | $3.18 | $0.28 | Days In Trade | $5,766.60 | 91.08% | |
| 2020-04-09 | $4.20 | $2.68 | Days In Trade | $3,022.80 | 36.26% | |
| 2020-04-13 | $3.01 | $0.73 | Days In Trade | $4,535.60 | 75.79% | |
| 2020-04-17 | $3.17 | $4.01 | Stop Loss | $-1,708.55 | -26.58% | |
| 2020-04-20 | $2.93 | $3.71 | Stop Loss | $-1,588.65 | -26.71% |