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Momentum Trap (DVM)

Momentum Trap stocks are those with low durability scores, expensive valuation, but high momentum. These stocks are risky bets that investors may be drawn to due to changes in share price. They however do not necessarily justify existing valuations and share price gains. 

Last Updated: 20 Jun 2026, 05:56 a.m. (IST)

Monthly Backtest, All Stocks

Backtest Query
Trendlyne Durability Score <= 35 AND Trendlyne Valuation Score < 50 AND Trendlyne Momentum Score > 60
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Max Weightage per stock
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Start Date
Jan. 31, 2013
End Date
June 29, 2018
Period
5 years, 4 months
Group
All Stocks
Frequency
monthly
Average Stock Count per Period
49.03
Max Period Return
25.13 % | Apr 30, 2014
Mean Period Return
2.03 %
Min Period Return
-13.58 % | Jan 29, 2016
Average Holding Period of a Stock
4.93
Max Drawdown
-
Returns over the backtest period