Monthly Archives: September 2026

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Pairs Trading Example: The Vegas Pair That Kept Paying for 5 Years

Want a real pairs trading example instead of theory? Here’s one straight from our platform: Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) and MGM Resorts (MGM). Two Las Vegas-rooted leisure stocks. One quietly reliable trading relationship.

The numbers: 12 trades, 12 winners

We ran a 5-year end-of-day backtest at $5,000 per leg. The results speak plainly:

  • 12 completed trades — every one profitable
  • Net profit: $3,122 after $258 in commissions
  • Average profit per trade: $260
  • Maximum drawdown: just 4.02%

The equity curve is a staircase, not a rollercoaster.

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1-on-1 Pair Trading Coaching: Big Changes Coming to PairTrade Finder® this Autumn

Announcement: 1-on-1 coaching coming to PairTrade Finder

In two weeks, we launch the biggest upgrade to PairTrade Finder® membership since Ultimate Alpha 3 itself.

For years, you’ve asked for three things: more flexibility in how you pay, more depth in what we offer, and direct access to professional guidance. All three are coming.

It follows the strongest year of evidence in our history — our 2025 live paper-trading test returned +17.4% vs the S&P 500’s +10.8%, with a maximum drawdown of just −3.6% against the index’s −18.8%.* Get the full month-by-month record in the free white paper (signup box on this page).

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