Week in Review: April 13 – April 17, 2026
Market Overview
The S&P 500 moved higher this week, opening at 7037.38 and closing at 7164.12 — a move of +126.7 points (+1.8%). The weekly range spanned from 7019.38 to 7185.62.
DayTrader Algorithm
The DT algorithm went 18W/3L this week, totaling +185.2 points ($+926 per MES contract). Lifetime record stands at 3W/0L (100% win rate).
Monday Apr 13: LONG — Win (STOP), +8.8 pts ($+44) Monday Apr 13: LONG — Win (STOP), +8.8 pts ($+44) Monday Apr 13: LONG — Win (STOP), +8.8 pts ($+44) Monday Apr 13: LONG — Win (STOP), +7.5 pts ($+38) Monday Apr 13: LONG — Win (STOP), +9.0 pts ($+45) Monday Apr 13: LONG — Win (STOP), +9.0 pts ($+45) Tuesday Apr 14: LONG — Win (STOP), +24.5 pts ($+122) Tuesday Apr 14: LONG — Win (STOP), +24.5 pts ($+122) Tuesday Apr 14: LONG — Win (STOP), +2.0 pts ($+10) Tuesday Apr 14: LONG — Win (STOP), +15.5 pts ($+78) Wednesday Apr 15: LONG — Win (STOP), +9.0 pts ($+45) Wednesday Apr 15: LONG — Win (STOP), +9.0 pts ($+45) Wednesday Apr 15: LONG — Loss (STOP), -14.0 pts ($-70) Wednesday Apr 15: LONG — Win (STOP), +9.0 pts ($+45) Wednesday Apr 15: LONG — Win (STOP), +24.5 pts ($+122) Thursday Apr 16: LONG — Win (STOP), +1.8 pts ($+9) Friday Apr 17: LONG — Win (T1), +25.0 pts ($+125) Friday Apr 17: LONG — Win (T1), +9.2 pts ($+46) Friday Apr 17: LONG — Win (T1), +21.2 pts ($+106) Friday Apr 17: LONG — Loss (STOP), -14.8 pts ($-74) Friday Apr 17: LONG — Loss (STOP), -13.0 pts ($-65)
TrendFollower Algorithm
The TrendFollower held no new positions this week, waiting for a clear trend to develop.
Looking Ahead
We'll continue publishing every trade in real time. If you want to see how both algorithms perform, paper trading is free — watch the signals fire live and decide for yourself.
