In this post, we’ll show you the performance of our copy trading strategy, ‘Gold Guardian’.
When we opened our trading dashboard at the end of December 2025, we could hardly believe our eyes: a year-on-year return of +179.7%. Our starting capital of CHF 2,500 had grown to CHF 6,992 – a net profit of CHF 4,492. By way of comparison: the S&P 500 Index rose by ‘only’ 19.2% over the same period.
These figures are not only impressive, they also raise important questions: What went right? What risks were taken? And above all: Is such a performance repeatable?
In this detailed year-in-review, I’ll take you on a journey through our trading year 2025, show you the full performance of our Gold (XAUUSD) copy trading strategy, and share honestly what worked – and what didn’t.
Cumulative performance 2025
| Asset | Annual performance | 2,500 CHF became | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Guardian | +179,7% | 6.992 CHF | +4.492 CHF |
| S&P 500 Index | +19,2% | 2.980 CHF | +480 CHF |
| Difference | +160,5 percentage points | +4.012 CHF | +4.012 CHF |
These figures clearly show that the Gold Trading Strategy has significantly outperformed the broadly diversified S&P 500. But be careful – high returns usually come with higher risks. More on that later.
January: +16.4%
The year got off to a flying start. Gold benefited from geopolitical uncertainties and a weakening dollar. The technical setups were crystal clear, and the strategy was able to capitalise on several strong trends.
February: +12.5%
The momentum from January continued. The second half of the month in particular produced excellent long signals, which were consistently acted upon.
March: +9.2%
A solid month with consistent gains. Volatility fell slightly, resulting in somewhat smaller but secure gains.
Q1 total: +41.5% – A dream start to the year with three consistently positive months.
April: +0.4%
The weakest month of the year. Gold consolidated following the strong Q1 rally. This highlighted the importance of risk management – rather than incurring losses, the strategy remained slightly in the black.
May: +8.8%
Patience paid off. Gold broke out of its consolidation phase and began to produce clear trading signals once again.
June: +2.4%
A quiet month with limited price movements. The strategy remained cautious and avoided over-trading.
Q2 total: +11.9% – Not spectacular figures, but important: capital preservation during difficult market conditions.
July: +11.2%
The summer got off to a strong start. Gold showed strength once again, and the technical indicators provided precise entry points.
August: +4.7%
Despite the summer lull, performance remained positive. Smaller positions and selective trading paid off.
September: +13.7%
Autumn got off to a strong start. Gold benefited from rising demand and clear trends.
Q3 total: +32.5% – The best quarterly performance, which laid the foundation for the full-year results.
October: +40.1%
The absolute highlight of the year. Gold literally skyrocketed. Multiple long positions performed perfectly, and the momentum strategy worked like a charm. This month alone accounted for a large part of the year’s performance.
November: -2.7%
The first month of losses. Following the extreme performance in October, a correction set in. This showed that even successful strategies are not immune to losses.
December: -3.1%
The end of the year was a bumpy ride. Gold continued to correct, and some setups didn’t work out as hoped.
Q4 total: +30.6% – The second-strongest quarter despite two months of decline.
Gold proved to be one of the best-performing assets in 2025. Several factors drove the price of gold:
The strategy is based on proven technical indicators:
The most important factor for success:
Not every day is a trading day. The strategy waits for optimal setups rather than over-trading.
The two negative months at the end of the year show that no strategy wins every time. Gold corrected following its extreme rally in October, and a number of stop-loss orders were triggered.
Lesson learnt: Extreme winning streaks are often followed by a period of consolidation. Perhaps our algorithm should have reduced the position size even further in November.
A 40.1% return in a single month sounds fantastic – but it’s also dangerous. Months like this can lead to:
Our approach for 2026: This performance is the exception, not the rule. We prioritise long-term success with our copy trading strategies.
Whilst the S&P 500 remained relatively stable, fluctuating around 19%, our gold strategy experienced significantly greater volatility:
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The return of +179.7% in 2025 is impressive – but it is just one part of the bigger vision we are pursuing with SwissBot.
When the six of us founded SwissBot, we had a clear vision: to create a genuine alternative to traditional investments – one that is accessible, transparent and professional. For a long time, the financial market was a black box, dominated by banks and opaque funds. We wanted to change that.
Our belief is simple: trading doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right tools, a clear strategy and professional risk management, anyone can benefit from successful trading strategies – without having to become a full-time trader themselves.
1. Transparency without compromise
For us, transparency isn’t just a marketing option – it’s an absolute must. What you get with SwissBot:
2. Personal contact rather than an account number
To us, you’re not just an anonymous account number – you’re part of our community. Unlike on large, impersonal platforms:
3. Continuous improvement
Trading strategies are not static – markets change, and we change with them:
4. Alignment of interests – We are actively involved
Last but not least: we use our own strategies. This isn’t just a theoretical project for us. If SwissBot succeeds, so do we. When our copy traders make money, we make money too. And if there are losses, we’re just as affected.
That’s true alignment of interests – our success is directly linked to yours.
