DCA99 Index

QQQ Dollar Cost Averaging Strategy

Smart Dollar Cost Averaging for QQQ

Use data-driven signals to identify optimal times for DCA and bottom-fishing investments in the Nasdaq-100 ETF.

How It Works

Fear & Greed Index
CNN Market Sentiment

DCA when market shows fear (index ≤ 40). Bottom-fish during extreme fear (<25). Avoid buying during extreme greed.

VIX Volatility
Market Fear Gauge

DCA when VIX rises above 18, indicating elevated market uncertainty. VIX spikes (≥25) signal potential bottom-fishing opportunities.

Moving Averages
Technical Support Levels

DCA when QQQ approaches MA50 or MA100. Bottom-fish when price touches MA200 or the 5-month moving average.

Drawdown Analysis
Distance from ATH

DCA trigger at 5% drawdown from all-time high. Bottom-fishing trigger at 8% or greater drawdown.

P/E Ratio
Valuation Metric

Monitor Nasdaq-100 P/E ratio. DCA when P/E drops 5% or more from recent highs, indicating potential value.

Backtesting
Validate Your Strategy

Test how DCA and bottom-fishing strategies would have performed historically. Compare against buy-and-hold and monthly DCA.

Signal Logic

DCA Signal
Triggers when 2+ conditions are met
  • Fear & Greed Index ≤ 45
  • VIX ≥ 18
  • QQQ below MA50 or MA100
  • Drawdown from ATH ≥ 5%
  • P/E ratio drop ≥ 5% from recent high
Bottom-Fishing Signal
Triggers when 2+ conditions are met
  • Fear & Greed Index < 25 (Extreme Fear)
  • QQQ below 5-month MA
  • QQQ below MA200
  • VIX ≥ 25 (Elevated volatility)
  • Drawdown from ATH ≥ 8%