Growth Rate Comparison (Normalized to April 17 = 0%)

December 20, 2025

This chart compares the Fintech Wave Alpha (FWA) equity index against the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite using growth from a common baseline rather than raw index levels.

Normalization allows for apples-to-apples comparison and highlights relative performance, drawdowns, and recovery behavior.

FWA is a rules-based, data-driven equity index developed by Fintech Trades. Methodology and results are published transparently at FintechTrades.com.

Growth Rate Comparison

Chart Interpretation

• All lines start at 0% on April 17

• Performance is shown as percentage growth from the same baseline date

• This allows a fair comparison between: Fintech Wave Alpha (FWA), Dow Jones Industrial Average (proxy), S&P 500 (proxy), and Nasdaq Composite (proxy)

FWA Data Sources:

May:

June:

August

September

October:

November:

December:

Performance of the Fintech Wave Alpha (FWA) equity index is reported for the first time in this edition of Informed Investing. 

Disclosure: Fintech Wave Alpha is a research index developed by Fintech Trades. Constituent data is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent investment recommendations or an offer to buy or sell securities.

Market Data Sources:

• Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq: AP News, MarketWatch, and YCharts

• Market index values for intermediate dates use proxy monthly closes for trend comparison

Repeat Fintech Wave Performance

Fintech Wave Bravo:

Fintech Wave Charlie:

Key Takeaways

• FWA demonstrates meaningful outperformance versus broad market indices during multiple periods

• Drawdowns (e.g., November) are visible and transparent

• Recovery behavior and trend persistence are clearly observable

• The methodology produces repeatable, measurable results

Disclosure

This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer or solicitation to invest in any fund or security. Fintech Trades is currently developing systematic investment strategies and research indices and is not presently offering any investment products. Any future investment fund would be offered only pursuant to formal offering documents and in compliance with applicable securities laws. The Fintech Wave indices are research indices and are not available for direct investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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