The returns for August as of the close on August 15 are:

Sector ETF Model:        +1.54%

Country ETF Model:     +1.14%

Currency ETF Model:    -0.1%

Paired Index Model      -0.22%



For the month of August (MTD) in the indices:

Nasdaq Composite:  +5.46%

DJIA:                         +2.48%

S&P 500:                   +2.43% 



The models are working as designed, removing volatility in uncertain market conditions.