# Why Draken ETF works in volatile markets
**URL:** https://forums.collective2.com/t/why-draken-etf-works-in-volatile-markets/8279
**Category:** C2
**Created:** [October 14, 2015, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.collective2.com/t/why-draken-etf-works-in-volatile-markets/8279 "2015-10-14T21:50:50Z")
**Posts on this page:** 3
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### Author:  [@DrakenTrading](https://forums.collective2.com/u/DrakenTrading)
#### Post date: [October 14, 2015, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.collective2.com/t/why-draken-etf-works-in-volatile-markets/8279/1 "2015-10-14T21:50:50Z")
Hello,
Draken ETF trading system’s current ‘hypothetical’ returns show the ability to successfully trade a very volatile market. While many systems will excel in a trending market, or in a non-stop bull market (last 3 years essentially), it is much harder to consistently make profits in a more volatile and choppy environment as we have seen the last few months. Although this system is barely 3 months old, the current return stands at 103.3%, with a maximum draw down of 27.6%. The sharpe ratio is currently 3.5. This system only trades ETF securities, and will not trade individual stocks or other financial instruments. This will allow for a long-term, sustainable trading system that retail investors can subscribe to in order to potentially diversify their portfolio.
This system uses ‘mechanical’ proprietary trade signals and indicators to suggest trading ideas, while utilizing a ‘discretionary’ overlay to decide whether or not to execute entries and exits. There are firm risk management tools in place to ensure that profitable trades outnumber and outweigh losing ones. Many of the trades in a volatile market will rely on taking profits frequently, and holding longer term winners to rack up larger gains based on market conditions.
I am currently offering a 50% discount to new subscribers off their first 3 months subscription, by using code: UGTJ43354 while signing up.
You can review DRAKEN ETF’s system statistics and profile here: [https://www.collective2.com/details/95828240](https://www.collective2.com/details/95828240)
C2 Statistics:
Strategy began 7/10/2015
Age 96 days ago
What it trades Stocks
# Trades 38
# Profitable 31
% Profitable 81.60%
Avg trade duration 8.5 days
Max peak-to-valley drawdown 27.6%
drawdown period July 10, 2015 - July 20, 2015
Cumul. Return 103.3%
Avg win $950.64
Avg loss $410.36
W:L ratio 10.26:1
Age 96
# Trades 38
Starting Unit Size 25000
Avg Trade Length 8.5
Profit Factor 10.3
Sortino Ratio 6.796
Calmar Ratio 52.833
Ann Return (w trading costs) 1244.9%
SHARPE STATISTICS
Sharpe Ratio 3.582
~ DRAKEN ~
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### Author:  [@DrakenTrading](https://forums.collective2.com/u/DrakenTrading)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2015, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.collective2.com/t/why-draken-etf-works-in-volatile-markets/8279/2 "2015-10-15T20:41:41Z")
_DRAKEN ETF Updated statistics_
Today, the Draken ETF trading system finished up +$3,650, good enough to put the cumulative return at +117%, all by exclusively trading ETF securities.
You can review the system profile for yourself here: [https://www.collective2.com/details/95828240](https://www.collective2.com/details/95828240)
While I will admit that the levels of opportunity could go down somewhere in the near future, my proprietary indicators and trading prospects of late have been excellent risk to reward scenarios. The past few months have had great signals with many of my indicators firing off on the same trading opportunity, leading to highly profitable trade entries and exits.
(10/15/2015 Statistics)
Age 97 days ago
What it trades Stocks Only
# Trades 39
# Profitable 33
% Profitable 84.60%
Avg trade duration 8.4 days
Max peak-to-valley drawdown 27.6%
drawdown period July 10, 2015 - July 20, 2015
Cumul. Return 117.9%
Avg win $927.75
Avg loss $61.07
W:L ratio 83.55:1
Open PL $1,081
Open PL (start day) ($2,454)
Open PL Change $ $3,535
Open PL Change % -144.05%
Close PL $29,168
Closed PL (start day) $29,051
Closed PL Change $ $117.25
Closed PL Change % 0.40%
Equity $55,249
Equity (start day) $51,597
Equity Change $ $3,652
Equity Change % 7.08%
I will answer any and all questions I am able to about this system. I am excited to show everyone here on C2 what this system is capable of.
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### Author:  [@TonyLewis](https://forums.collective2.com/u/TonyLewis)
#### Post date: [October 22, 2015, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.collective2.com/t/why-draken-etf-works-in-volatile-markets/8279/3 "2015-10-22T01:52:24Z")
I am new to C2, but not to following money managers or traders.
Can you explain the wide variety of maximum drawdown? Typically it’s sub-1% but there are four trades that had a bigger drawdown.