Signal IC Report
Information Coefficient analysis — how well signals predict returns
Week of:
Best Signal
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IC IR (12-wk)
Information Ratio: IC / σ(IC). Measures consistency.
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Consistency measure
Avg Turnover
Frequency of signal changes / week
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Data Points
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Signals analyzed
IC by Signal Type Information Coefficient: correlation between signal rank and realized returns
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IC by Return Horizon How IC varies across different prediction timeframes
| Signal Type | IC 1-day | IC 5-day | IC 20-day | IC IR 12-wk |
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12-Week Rolling IC Trend
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Mean Returns by Quantile (Heatmap)
Q1 = top signals, Q5 = weakest signals. Green = positive returns, red = negative.
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Interpretation Guide
IC in equities: expected range 0.01 – 0.06
IC > 0.05
Strong signal — Rare in equities. Exceptional predictive power. Treat as a bonus.
IC 0.02–0.05
Usable signal — Meaningful predictive power. Good for portfolio ranking.
IC < 0.02
Weak signal — Consider removing or retuning parameters.
IC IR > 0.5 = Consistent over time. Stable signal quality.
Turnover = How often the signal changes. Higher = more active trading.