G-255 Systematic Credit & Equity
Saturday, April 11, 2026 Published: 06:45 EST

G-255 turns the world's largest balance sheets into daily tradeable alpha.

Simple. Fast. Institutional-grade.

Issuers Tracked
255
Global IG & HY
Universe
$3.5T
Systematic trading
Model Accuracy
97.5%
Back-tested
G-255 Systematic Credit Trading Model
Long & Short Indicators by Date
Live Chart — Updated Daily
G-255 Long Credit Indicators
G-255 Short Trade Indicators
About The G-255 Systematic Trading Model
Portfolio Application

The G-255 systematic trading model can be adapted as a risk management tool for any portfolio or fund by mapping its holdings (bonds or equities) to the model's 255 issuers and aggregating daily long/short indicators into customized metrics, as demonstrated in the October 4, 2025, analysis of the LQD IG ETF (which tracks investment-grade corporate bonds). For example, the G-255 model calculates weighted exposure to "short" or "avoid" indicators across sectors (e.g., 42.03% of LQD's bonds in "Avoid" on October 3, up from prior months, signaling heightened risk in areas like TMT or Industrials). The model also tracks MoM changes in re-levering/de-levering (e.g., 51.25% re-levering in LQD, indicating balance sheet stress). It can also derive portfolio-level scores like indicator density (% of holdings with short signals) or sector skew (e.g., BBB TMT at 3.24% of LQD with high short exposure). This enables dynamic risk overlays—such as hedging overvalued/re-levering segments, setting stop-loss thresholds based on indicator thresholds, or rebalancing to favor "long" de-levering issuers. To sum it up, the G-255 provides quantitative, data-driven insights for volatility control, drawdown mitigation, and alpha preservation in multi-asset strategies.

Systematic Credit and Equity Trading

SYSTEMATIC CREDIT AND EQUITY TRADING– is a rule-based approach to investing in fixed income markets—specifically corporate bonds—that uses a series of algorithms rather than traditional fundamental analysis to make decisions. It uses a purely systematic, stochastic absolute value model with zero human input: signals derive solely from each issuer's own 52-week public pricing history (plus earnings and balance sheet/leverage data). No peer comparisons, forecasts, macro factors, or sentiment analysis. This issuer-isolated approach detects extreme trading levels vs. each name's historic norms, covering ~85% of daily TRACE-reported USD corporate bond trades (95% IG, 48% HY). Back-tested tracking accuracy: 97.5%. The G-255 trading model is a fully systematic, cross asset trading model created by Larry Domash to deliver consistent, transparent, and repeatable trade indicators across global credit and equity markets. The model operates on a simple principle: use only what every investor can access – government-mandated financial disclosures and observable market prices – and transform that information through a proprietary framework that reveals valuation and trading opportunities with unmatched precision. The automated model links equity (growth, volatility, momentum) and bond (credit spreads, debt dynamics) data from each issuer's history, spotting divergences (e.g., equity momentum vs. spread moves) to generate objective long/short indicators across both asset classes. The G-255 systematic trading model uses only publicly available information and does not forecast. It simply reacts to what companies actually report: cash flow, leverage, revenue momentum, and capital returns.

G-255 Indicators

The G-255 suite of reports and issuer coverage encompasses daily long/short indicators, earnings recaps, new issue summaries, and performance tracking across 255 major corporate issuers. The G-255 is the only trading system in the world that combines all the largest publicly traded equities and corporate debt in a unified framework. At its core, G-255 is purely systematic and has no human characteristics whatsoever: it does not call in sick, read headlines, take time off, or selectively focus only on issuers that happen to be of interest at the moment. The model runs every day, automatically processing publicly available data producing higher Sharpe ratios through precise exit rules (fair value/avoid levels) and unique cross-asset integration that captures capital structure alpha missed by siloed approaches. Time & Cost Efficiency G-255 automates what would take a team of analysts' weeks (e.g., daily MoM tracking, 233 new issues in Feb 2026), providing instant recaps and summaries while requiring no salaries/benefits for analyst teams. Subscription-based access uses 60% less capital than buy-and-hold strategies (per reports) and delivers alpha in volatile regimes at lower overhead. Making G-255 ideal for institutional funds seeking scalable, unbiased edge without resource drain.

Systematic Trading Model Statistics for April 10 in $B
G-255 Credit Value Value G-255 Equity
Issuers & Securities
Total Issuers255255Total Issuers
G-255 Credit Bonds in Issue6,208245G-255 Equities in Issue
G-255 Credit Trading MKT Cap $B$7,125$55,170G-255 Equity Trading MKT Cap $B
De-levering / Growing Cash Flow
De-levering Credit Issuers113202Equity Issuers Growing Cash Flow
De-levering Market Capital $B$3,338.6$50,924.2Growing Cash Flow Market Cap $B
Re-levering / Cash Flow Decline
Re-levering Issuers14243Issuers with Cash Flow Decline
Re-levering Market Capital $B$3,787$4,246.2Cash Flow Decline Market Cap $B
Long Indicators
Long Credit Indicators16224Long Equity Indicators
Long Credit Market Cap $B$246.4$6,517.4Long Equity Market Cap $B
Undervalued Credit Indicators17916Undervalued Equity Indicators
Undervalued Credit Market Cap $B$310.8$1,393.7Undervalued Equity Market Cap $B
Short Indicators
Short Credit Indicators54523Short Equity Indicators
Short Credit Market Cap $B$762.8$2,418.0Short Equity Market Cap $B
Overvalued Credit Indicators9302Overvalued Short Equity Indicators
Overvalued Credit Market Cap $B$902.3$158.4Overvalued Equity Market Cap $B

*Source: Bloomberg Capital Markets | Jan 23, 2026 was the peak in G-255 credit short trade indicators (1,384)

G-255 Credit
Issuers & Securities
Total Issuers255
Credit Bonds in Issue6,208
Credit Trading MKT Cap $B$7,125
De-levering
De-levering Credit Issuers113
De-levering Market Capital $B$3,338.6
Re-levering
Re-levering Issuers142
Re-levering Market Capital $B$3,787
Long Indicators
Long Credit Indicators162
Long Credit Market Cap $B$246.4
Undervalued Credit Indicators179
Undervalued Credit Market Cap $B$310.8
Short Indicators
Short Credit Indicators545
Short Credit Market Cap $B$762.8
Overvalued Credit Indicators930
Overvalued Credit Market Cap $B$902.3
G-255 Equity
Issuers & Securities
Total Issuers255
Equities in Issue245
Equity Trading MKT Cap $B$55,170
Growing Cash Flow
Equity Issuers Growing Cash Flow202
Growing Cash Flow Market Cap $B$50,924.2
Cash Flow Decline
Issuers with Cash Flow Decline43
Cash Flow Decline Market Cap $B$4,246.2
Long Indicators
Long Equity Indicators24
Long Equity Market Cap $B$6,517.4
Undervalued Equity Indicators16
Undervalued Equity Market Cap $B$1,393.7
Short Indicators
Short Equity Indicators23
Short Equity Market Cap $B$2,418.0
Overvalued Short Equity Indicators2
Overvalued Equity Market Cap $B$158.4
How to Use This Chart
What are G-255 Indicators

G-255 INDICATORS — In the context of systematic credit and equity, the G-255 refers to a specific group of high volume, liquid U.S. corporate bond issuers often used as a benchmark for market activity.

At its core, G-255 is purely systematic and has no human characteristics whatsoever.

Key Systematic Trading Indicators for April 10

Long G-255 Equity Trade Indicators: 40 (including undervalued), –5 from Thursday and –29% above the 200-day MA.

Short G-255 Equity Trade Indicators: 24 (+1 from Thursday), +109% above the 200-day moving average.

G-255 Long Credit Indicators: 162 (–7 from Thursday), +44% above the 200-day moving average.

G-255 Short Credit Indicators: 545 (+185 from Thursday), –1% above the 200-day moving average.

New Deutsche Bank (Baa1/BBB) DB 5.06 04/13/32 added long to the G-255 credit basket trade.

Amazon (AMZN US Equity) and Bank of America (BAC US Equity) — Highest rated G-255 Equity Long trade indicators reached Fair Value trading level.

Slight Mutual Fund Corporate bond inflow for the week ended April 8.

Credit Market Conditions

US HY 10Y Credit

DateSpreadChange
Today+270 bp
1 year ago+426 bp–156 bp
1 month ago+301 bp–31 bp
1/23/2026+256 bp+14 bp
3 months ago+257 bp+13 bp
12/31/2025+266 bp+4 bp
2/22/2025+261 bp+9 bp
4/10/2025+409 bp–139 bp
11/12/2024+253 bp+17 bp

US Corporate BAA 10Y Credit

DateSpreadChange
Today+173.1 bp
1 year ago+198.1 bp–25.0 bp
1 month ago+178.9 bp–5.8 bp
1/23/2026+162.5 bp+10.6 bp
3 months ago+175.5 bp–2.4 bp
12/31/2025+172.3 bp+0.8 bp
2/22/2025+150.0 bp+23.1 bp
4/10/2025+203.5 bp–30.5 bp
11/12/2024+124.8 bp+48.2 bp

US Corporate A 10Y Credit

DateSpreadChange
Today+146.1 bp
1 year ago+163.1 bp–17.0 bp
1 month ago+154.9 bp–8.8 bp
1/23/2026+138.5 bp+7.6 bp
3 months ago+150.5 bp–4.4 bp
12/31/2025+146.3 bp–0.2 bp
2/22/2025+127.9 bp+18.2 bp
4/10/2025+167.5 bp–21.5 bp
11/12/2024+96.9 bp+49.2 bp

*Source: Bloomberg Capital Markets | Jan 23, 2026 was the peak in G-255 credit short trade indicators (1,384)

G-255 Report Index
  • Page 1Top G-255 Systematic equity and credit sector trading indicators, statistics and changes
  • Page 2G-255 Equity trading highest ranked long/short indicators and results
  • Page 3G-255 Systematic Credit Sample Basket Trade and results
  • Page 4G-255 Thursday equity, Monday investment grade credit and high yield credit trading results
  • Page 5G-255 Overall Credit and Equity trade indicators and correlation
  • Page 6G-255 New Supply Week of April 2 and March New Issue Trade Performance
  • Page 7G-255 Credit Trading Strategy Changes
Issuer Equity Price Movement and Credit Spread Levels are Directly Correlated

G-255 Credit Trading Allocation Indicators — April 10

50%
Long: De-leveraging sector trade indicator bonds
22.5%
Front-End (3 years and shorter in maturity): 75% in floating-rate notes (<3 years)
27.5%
Short: Model Trade indicator in sectors adding net debt

G-255 Equity Trading Allocation Indicators — April 10

10%
Front-End (3 years and shorter in maturity): Corporate Credit See Above
70%
Long: Issuers with positive cashflow trading below attractive indicator
20%
Short: Issuers with declining cashflow trading above short trade indicator
Top Short G-255 Credit Sector Indicators
SectorCount$Bvs Thu
Healthcare all curr109$113.0+8
Autos all curr31$33.8+131
Energy all curr86$122.7+4
Top Short G-255 Equity Sector Indicators
SectorCount$Bvs Thu
Autos all curr1$39.50
Energy USD5$367.80
Industrials USD4$706.80
Top Long G-255 Credit Sector Indicators
SectorCount$Bvs Thu
Single A TMT all curr30$75.3–4
BBB/BB TMT (USD)29$276.50
Euro Banks27$249.90
Top Long G-255 Equity Sector Indicators
SectorCount$Bvs Thu
US TMT (USD)12$5,796.8–1
Big 6 Banks6$589.30
Euro Banks1$61.70
Top Long Credit Issuer
Bank of New York
Long
Top Short Credit Issuer
Energy Transfer
Short
Top Long Equity Issuer
Microsoft
Long
Top Short Equity Issuer
Equinor (Norway)
Short
G-255 Publications
FAQs
What are the 3 different types of G-255 Systematic Portfolio Daily Credit Trading Model Indicators? +
  • Long Indicators: Are de-leveraging credits issues with attractive valuations as well as new supply of G-255 issuers. Long Indicators target G-255 issuers with positive year-on-year cash flow, trading more than 7.5% below their historic price and moving averages. Long Indicators also focus on issuers with the largest capital returns to shareholders.
  • Short Indicators: Are re-leveraging issuers trading within 10% of their 52-week tight credit spread. Short Indicators target G-255 issuers with negative year-on-year cash flow and returns to shareholders, trading more than 7.5% above their historic price moving averages and focus on issuers with the largest declines in operating cash flow.
  • New Issue Supply: The G-255 trading model creates new issue long trade indicators for all new USD sold by G-255 issuers. The G-255 systematic trading model provides daily credit trade indicators for new USD bond offerings from the world's 255 largest corporate issuers (≥$15 billion in tradable debt). The new issue process and reporting are designed to help institutional investors identify attractive entry points, track performance, and compare systematic selectivity against traditional buy-and-hold strategies. The G-255 new issue framework offers a quantitative, issuer-specific lens on pricing attractiveness and post-launch performance, helping investors avoid overpaying for new supply, capture early tightening opportunities, and document long-term alpha from systematic credit selection in a higher risk-premium environment. All indicators are generated from public data with zero human input and are liquidity-filtered for institutional-scale trading. For full historical tables and current weekly recaps, refer to the attached G-255 new issue reports or Curve Publishing updates.
Where does the G-255 come from? +
  • G-255 represents the 255 largest global issuers of corporate debt (primarily in USD, GBP, and EUR), each with at least $15 billion in liquid, tradable debt. This universe covers:
    • Approximately 6,000 USD-denominated bonds (average ~$1.16 billion per bond).
    • Around 242 publicly listed equities (combined market cap ~$47 trillion, with many non-U.S. domiciled issuers).
    • It captures a significant portion (often estimated at 66%+) of trading volume and market cap in major corporate debt markets.
  • The model tracks these issuers exclusively, using issuer-specific data only (no macro factors, peer comparisons, or sentiment inputs).
What are the G-255 Indicators and how do they work? +
  • The system is a fully automated, stochastic (probability-based) credit and equity trading model that recalibrates daily using publicly available data (pricing, balance sheets, cash flows, leverage, shareholder returns).
  • Generates long and short trade signals (buy/hold or sell/short) for individual issuers' bonds and stocks.
  • Credit (bonds): Signals based on de-leveraging (improving balance sheets, undervalued spreads) vs. re-leveraging (increasing debt, overvalued spreads). It highlights attractive valuations, new bond supply opportunities, and divergences.
  • Equity: Targets positive/negative year-over-year cash flow trends and shareholder returns.
  • Integrates cross-asset signals: Links bond credit spreads with equity performance (e.g., strong equity cash flows but widening credit spreads → potential long signal).
  • Includes liquidity thresholds for actionable trades on electronic platforms.
  • Provides sector-specific breakdowns (e.g., TMT, Healthcare, Banks) and portfolio-level indicators.
  • Back-tested over 35+ years with high tracking accuracy, emphasizing objective, data-driven assessments without human bias.
What is the G-255 Trading Model designed for, and how large are the trades it can handle? +
  • The G-255 trading process is designed for systematic trading on electronic platforms for equities and bonds. The system accommodates the largest institutional trade sizes, dependent on the user's resources and trading relationships (all G-255 USD corporate bonds trade OTC via over 80 dealers and all 5 major U.S. electronic bond trading firms). The model analyzes historical relative values across the capital structure, generating indicators for over/undervalued bonds.
  • This quantitative framework provides trade indicators for global corporate capital structure pricing extremes.
Companies We Focus On
AT&T Verizon Volkswagen Toyota Apple Microsoft JPMorgan Amazon Meta HSBC
The Model
Systematic. Not discretionary.

G-255 is a quantitative, systematic model generating long and short trade indicators for the corporate bonds and equities of the world's 255 largest issuers. No discretionary input. Overnight changes in individual bond indicators trigger automatic adjustments to long, short, and avoid levels.

Coverage
The world's most liquid credit.

G-255 credit indicators cover approximately 85% of TRACE-reported USD corporate trades — 95% of investment grade, 48% of high yield. Equity indicators cover approximately 84% of global large-cap daily trading volume. 34% non-US issuers.

Scale
$3.5T
Designed to support institutional-scale systematic trading

OTC via 80+ dealer relationships and all major U.S. electronic trading platforms. Large institutional sizes accommodated.