Professional-grade algorithmic signals for SPXL (3x) and SSO (2x). Capture the upside of leveraged S&P 500 returns while systematically reducing exposure during many market downturns.
One daily BUY/HOLD/SELL signal for SPXL/SSO plus a crash ‘veto’ filter. Place a Market-On-Open order in under 60 seconds. No charting. No indicators. No guessing — just a daily signal + rules.
Machine Learning Models. Zero look-ahead bias. Pure Python.
Our engines are machine learning models trained on hundreds of raw predictors and backtested with decades of S&P 500 market data. The key to using leverage successfully isn't just knowing when (1) to enter the market, but also knowing when (2) to exit and sit on the sidelines in cash. Our proprietary system picks the high-probability days to invest, but more importantly, signals when to exit to avoid the worst drawdowns and sideways markets.
Two Models, Two Purposes - designed to improve returns and reduce drawdowns.
If S&P 500 drops 10%, a 3x ETF drops ~30%. To break even, the 3x ETF must gain ~43%. In sideways, choppy markets, this mathematical drag will erode returns.
Our proprietary 'Veto' model acts as a distinct safety layer. It monitors volatility term structure, credit spreads, and macro stress (Commodities/Rates). When indicators flash red, we block all buy signals and moves to cash—even if the trend looks good. This is how we aim to sidestep structural bearmarkets.
We re-enter SPXL/SSO when conditions stabilize. That helps capture the powerful upside of strong bull trends in the S&P 500 while avoiding much of the amplified downside during unstable regimes.
The buy model evaluates ~25 statistically validated market predictors spanning volatility regime, long-term trend health, momentum, credit stress, and cross-asset signals (rates, dollar, commodities, global equities) to identify higher-probability entry windows.
A supervised Random Forest classifier, trained on decades of daily market data, learns how these predictors combine. It dynamically weights signals to estimate favorable entry conditions that are hard to spot by eye.
Two states: invested in SPXL/SSO or moved to cash. No hedging, no inverse ETFs—just a clear, rules-based switch designed to reduce drawdowns during higher-risk regimes.
Significant market corrections/downturns correctly identified by the model, thereby reducing losses.
NOTE: Results are for the edge-SPXL model. The buy model is trained on 20 years of data; the crash/veto model on 40 years to learn stress regimes. Backtests are hypothetical. Real results can differ (costs, regime shifts...). Past performance does not guarantee future results.
No. Benchmark3x is a financial publisher. We provide data signals. You execute the trades in your own brokerage account. We never touch your funds.
No. Our signals are based on mathematical models and decades of historical backtesting. They are for educational and informational purposes only. You must evaluate if they fit your personal risk tolerance.
Subscribers receive our email alert at market close and place a simple "Market On Open" order in their brokerage app. It takes less than 60 seconds a day. Simple Steps: (1) Alert received after market close (@5pm EST) → (2) Enter 'Market on Open' order for the next trading day."
In low-volatility bull markets, SPXL(3x) and SSO(2x) ETFs offer much higher upside in bull trend. But leverage is wealth-destroying during crashes. We address this with a mathematical 'Veto Shield.' By sitting in cash during high-volatility regimes, we aim to capture the 3x upside of bull markets while mathematically cutting the tail risk.
Yes. SPXL and SSO are standard Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) available in almost all self-directed retirement accounts. They do not require margin accounts or special permissions to trade.
No model is perfect. To protect against major crashes, our Veto system is sensitive. This means we often exit early. We accept these small insurance premiums to avoid the catastrophic losses that destroy leveraged portfolios.
For disciplined, rules-based investors comfortable with leverage risk. This is not for day traders, for people who want guarantees, for those looking to profit quickly, or for those who can’t tolerate weeks long cash periods.
No. The model is "Long Only". It switches between being invested in the ETFs or sitting in cash. We do not use inverse ETFs (like SPXU) or short selling. This reduces the risk of "whipsaw" losses significantly.