Strategies

Best investment strategies we have tested

 

Discover the top-performing investment strategies (you can also call them quantitative or quant investment strategies) we've tested, each designed to maximize your returns.

This article summarizes strategies like Qi Value, which returned 1223% over 22 years, and Trending Value, yielding 21.2% annually over 45 years.

Learn how to choose the best strategy for your style and back-test your own ideas using our stock screener.

Whether you're seeking high returns or a strategy that suits your comfort level, this post gives you clear, actionable insights to increase your portfolio's performance.

Read on to find the perfect investment approach for you.

 

Below is a list of the most profitable quantitative investment strategies we tested in the 50 page research paper Quantitative Value Investing in Europe: What Works for Achieving Alpha, as well as all the research and back testing we do all the time.

 

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Don’t choose the highest return, find the right strategy for you

All these strategies have great returns BUT your goal here is not to choose the investment strategy with the highest return.

Your goal is to choose the investment strategy that matches your investment style. This will also be the strategy you feel most comfortable with and lets you to sleep well.

This is important because only then will you be able to stick with the strategy over the long term.

 

Read this first! - How to find YOUR best strategy

This article helps you find the best investment strategy for you: How to find your best investment strategy – not the one you expect

 

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You can also back test your own quantitative investment strategy, this article shows you how: How to back test your investment strategy

 

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Strategy Summary Period Return Index
Qi Value Investment Strategy Uncover the remarkable Qi Value investment strategy with a staggering 1223% return over nearly 22 years. Learn how to apply it to your portfolio for better results. Apr 2001 - Dec 2023 +14.7% pa +1481.0% 23yrs +6.4% pa +192.7% 23yrs
OShaughnessy trending value investment strategy Uncover the secrets of the Trending Value investment approach developed by James O'Shaughnessy, a strategy that has consistently beaten the market. Dec 1963 - Dec 2009 +21.2% pa over 45yrs +11.2% pa over 45yrs
Quality Adjusted Value Microcap Investment Strategy OShaughnessy This article shows you how to implement a Quality adjusted Value microcap investment strategy, developed and tested by O’Shaughnessy asset management - Returned 20.3% annually over 34 years. Dec 1981 to Dec 2016 20.3% pa 34yrs +8.9% pa 34yrs
Free cash flow yield and Momentum investment strategy This article shows the back test results of a high Free Cash Flow yield and Momentum (Price Index 12 months) investment strategy and how (step by step) to implement it in your portfolio Jun 1999 to May 2011 +19.6% pa +755.0% 12yrs +2.3% pa +30.5% 12yrs
Momentum and Price to Book investment strategy Discover the power of value momentum investing through this backtested strategy. Find out how momentum combined with low Price to Book ratios can enhance your returns Jun 1999 to May 2011 +23.5% pa +1157.5% 12yr +2.3% pa +30.5% 12yrs
Neglected Value Momentum investment strategy Europe Since we back tested and found that illiquidity companies can substantially increase your returns we have been looking forward to test this ratio in combination with the other best ratios and indicators we have found. This is how we came up with the Neglected, Value and Momentum investment strategy. Jun 2001 to Aug 2014 +22.7% pa +1374.2% 13.2yrs +3.5% pa
Price to Book and 6m Momentum Investment Strategy This investment strategy first selects the 20% of companies with the lowest Price to Book ratio and then, from this list, select the companies with the biggest 6 month share price increase - momentum May 1999 to Jun 2011 +22.4% pa +1029.4% 12yrs +2.25% p.a.
Quality Value Momentum Investment Strategy Europe The Quality Value Momentum investment strategy has all the best ideas from our research paper Quantitative Value Investing in Europe: What works for achieving alpha, as well as all the research we have done since then. Jun 2001 to Aug 2014 +21.1% pa +1141.8% 13yr +3.5% pa +57.2% 13yr
Earnings Yield and Momentum investment strategy Ever wondered how to navigate the stock market for better returns? Dive into the earnings yield and momentum investment strategy—a proven path to outperform. Ready to take your portfolio to the next level? Jun 1999 to May 2011 +22.1% pa +1002.4% 12yr +2.25% pa
Price to Book and 12m Momentum Investment Strategy To implement this investment strategy you first select the 20% of companies with the lowest Price to Book ratio and then, from this list, select the companies with the highest 12 month momentum Jun 1999 to Jun 2011 +22.0% pa +987.3% 12yr +2.25% pa
Quality Value Momentum investment strategy North America The Quality Value Momentum investment strategy is made up from all the best ideas from our research paper Quantitative Value Investing in Europe: What works for achieving alpha as well as all the research we have done since then. Jun 2001 to Aug 2014 +19.7% pa +962.4% 10yr +7.9% pa +169.0% 10yr
Magic Formula Investing and Momentum Learn how to leverage the Magic Formula strategy by including a single ratio to significantly boost your returns. Explore how the best combinations can yield substantial gains for your portfolio. Jun 1999 to Aug 2014 +19.9% pa +783.3% 12yr +2.25% pa
High Free Cash Flow Yield Investment Strategy This article shows you the back tested returns of a high free cash flow yield investment strategy. We tested both the highest free cash flow yield companies (trailing 12 months) and companies with the highest five year average free cash flow yield. Jun 1999 to Jun 2011 +19.6% pa +755.0% 12yr +2.25% pa
ERP5 and Momentum Investment Strategy To implement this ERP5 momentum investment strategy - First select the 20% most undervalued companies using the ERP5 indicator, then from these companies select those with the best 6 month stock price momentum. Jun 1999 to May 2011 +19.3% pa +732.1% 12yr +2.25% pa
Price to Book and Piotroski F-Score Strategy Enhance your investment returns by combining the Price to Book ratio with the insightful Piotroski F-Score - validated by extensive backtests Jun 1999 to May 2011 +18.7% pa +685.2% 12yr +2.25% pa
Shareholder Yield and Market Leaders investment strategy The Market Leaders investment universe – large companies on steroids – and Shareholder yield is the best large cap investment strategy we have tested. It outperforms the market and is easy to implement, even in tax free accounts. Dec 2015 to May 2022 +15.5% pa +169.1% 6yrs +9.3% pa +80.8% 6yrs
It's not just about high returns; it's about finding the strategy that matches your style. Learn how to select the right high performance investment strategy for you and secure your financial future.