Snapshot: what changed and why it matters
- Short bursts vs. long windows — Legacy recently hit an all‑time high during a trend‑rich month, but single months can mislead. Robust evaluation requires at least six months of live results.
- Live accounts referenced — public MT5 track records show Nova and Legacy live on broker platforms; these live stats are the basis for the comparison.
The numbers (June 2025 → early 2026)
Legacy (reference account) — reported CAGR ≈ 43.4%, drawdown 26.67%.
Nova — reported CAGR ≈ 77.1%, drawdown 11.17%.
Risk‑adjusted comparison
- Simple ratio — profitability divided by drawdown gives a quick risk‑adjusted view: Legacy ≈ 43.426.67=1.63; Nova ≈ 77.111.17=6.90. Nova’s higher ratio indicates stronger return per unit of drawdown in the observed window.
- What this implies — Nova appears more resilient in mixed or low‑trend regimes; Legacy can outperform during concentrated short‑term trend windows but carries larger drawdown risk.
How each system approaches markets
- Nova — adaptive, multi‑regime selection: analyzes microstructure and routes execution to systems suited to current volatility and momentum; designed as an “all‑weather” portfolio.
- Legacy — trend‑focused: targets short‑term trend opportunities and can excel when trends are abundant, but is more sensitive when trends fade.
Practical takeaways for traders and allocators
- Match strategy to market regime — use Nova for diversification and lower drawdown exposure; consider Legacy as a tactical sleeve when trend probability is high.
- Position sizing and risk controls — larger drawdowns require stricter sizing and stop frameworks; always test on live, tracked accounts before scaling.
- Due diligence — verify live track records, broker hosting, and update cadence; public MT5 pages provide transparency for both portfolios.
Short checklist before allocating
- Confirm live track record and broker (hosted on IC Markets).
- Compare CAGR, max drawdown, and risk‑adjusted ratio.
- Decide allocation split based on risk tolerance and market outlook.
Final note: both Nova and Legacy have shown long‑term profitability in live records; the choice is regime‑dependent. Which market regime do you expect next quarter — trend‑heavy or range‑bound — and how would that change your allocation?
