Fortune Favors The Math!

For a number of years, we have used a quantitative and mathematical approach to investing. We study ratios, slopes, and probabilities. In 2016 we launched and invested a portion of our own portfolio into a new investment model. It is called V2. That model, V2, is now available in our email newsletter.

Using common ETFs The V2 Model will allocate amongst five asset classes - equities long, commodities, bonds, cash, or short equities. Leverage will be used when appropriate and we will short the market in a downturn. If no investments meet our rules, we will go to cash. We may change holdings at any time during the month or year. Best of all, V2 is up over 1300% since 2016!

The V2 Newsletter Premium Membership

Current V2 Model Holdings. We list for you exactly what securities the V2 Model holds.
Current V2 Model Allocations. You need to know how much of each holding.
Total Transparency. You see everything we do.
Changes (Before We Make Them). Then you can decide if they are right for you!
Performance Updates vs. Benchmarks. You’ll appreciate knowing how we are doing!
Easy to Read. Simple to Use. We email you the changes and updates.
Market Commentary, Annotated Chart with notes. We do this to help you understand our math.
Over 1300% gain since 2016.
One Goal. Crush the SP500!
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We employ a quantitative multi-strategy framework. The V2 Model is systematic - utilizing trend, relative value, comparative ratio analysis, and volatility across dozens of asset classes. The model uses a disciplined risk management framework to express its views on equity markets. We maintain a long-term focus on building wealth using the information in our V2 Model Investment Newsletter.

V2 seeks to generate market-beating returns during uptrends, preserve capital (and in certain cases) make gains during extended downtrends, and works to preserve real rates of return during inflationary time periods

The ratios we use in the V2 Model reflect the total opinion of all market players on all time frames. We are the aggregate of investor psychology, risk tolerance, inflation, economic expectations, fed policy, fiscal policy, and demographics.

Why V2?

The V2 Model gives us a practical mathematical tool and a disciplined way to think about investing.

The core V2 Model analyzes trend strength ratios in many asset classes and variances from core growth companies, high beta, and low beta companies within the S&P 500. This is done on multiple time frames.

We do not pick individual stocks. We do not time the market. Investment companies that outperform typically have an edge. Our edge is our quantitative model. With it, we have consistently and convincingly beaten the market.

The investment selections may be in large-cap growth, treasuries, or leveraged equities. We may short the market or go to cash. Holdings may include but are not limited to SPXU, SDS, SH, SPY, SSO, UPRO, TLT, QQQ, TQQQ, SQQQ, or CASH at any time.

Our quantitative-driven analysis is designed with the long term in mind. The V2 Model has generated strong historical returns when followed correctly, unemotionally, and with discipline. This is not a system of guaranteed results. Rather, this is a system based on current market conditions, trends, and math. We invest in a holding and keep it until the key ratios tell us to reallocate. With the V2 Model we employ time-tested values of patience and compounding. With the objective positioning of our holdings, we seek strong returns over time.

“Successful long-term investors must be willing to accept above average volatility. And to quote Warren Buffet - I would much rather earn a lumpy 15 percent over time than a smooth 12 percent!”

- Founder, Chris Vig

V2 should be considered a volatile and risky investment opportunity. It can be normal for the model to be up and down significantly within one month. There is no guarantee of performance. As such, we believe users should allocate only a small “growth” percentage of their portfolios to V2.

When you become a member of the V2 newsletter you will be notified by email of current holdings and when changes are made. You will also receive charts and updates on a periodic basis.

You can discover more by reading our FAQs.

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How To Use The V2 Model

Sign up for The Vig Company V2 Newsletter. Email updates will be sent to your inbox. Some newsletters are informative, some are changes to the model holdings. We let you know where we are invested (the current allocation) and when we make changes.
Figure out how much you would like to invest following the V2 Model Newsletter. V2 should be considered as part of your growth portfolio. One suggestion might be to simply follow along for a few months to get familiar with how it works. Another suggestion is to start small to see how comfortable you are with the process and volatility.
Your first investments match the current allocations in the Newsletter. As an example, 50% in UPRO, 50% in TQQQ. You can scale into these investments over time if you like that approach.
When you are notified of a CHANGE, make the suggested trades as outlined in the newsletter if you determine they are right for you.
Track the results and look for more updates. We also report results on a monthly and year-end basis.
You can unsubscribe at any time. No billings will occur after that date.

See sample V2 Newsletter HERE.

What V2 Model Is Not

This is not a get-rich-quick scheme. It takes time and effort to make positive returns and beat the market. There is a much higher probability of better results over the long term.
V2 is not risk-free. The model may use leverage and short ETF assets which are not recommended for long-term investors. The use of the V2 Model and flexibility with changing course does mitigate risk, however.
V2 does not always gain in the market. Roughly 50% of trades lose money.
V2 does not buy at the bottom and sell at the top. The V2 Model goes long or short when the market proves itself and there is a higher potential for gains.

About V2 Ratio Charts

Here Is What You Should Know About Our Ratio Charts:

We use over 120 asset class ratios and their math on multiple time frames to help us decide what to own and when in the V2 Model.
We prepare charts as a visual representation of where markets (or individual securities) are using V2.
The Orange Line is a “faster” exponential moving average. When this is above the “slower moving” Green exponential moving average we are typically long markets. When Orange is below Green we are typically short markets or hedged in Cash.
At the cross-over point, most often, V2 will change holdings or allocations.
This is not meant to be a perfect trading tool. Nothing is. We follow the math. These charts are simply there to give a perspective and a representation of where we are at a point in time.