Understanding the Shift Score

The 5 zones and what they historically delivered

Score RangeSignalTrading daysMedian 12MBad case (P10)Good case (P75)Chance of 15%+ returnChance of <7% return
80-100Rare opportunity82+57.7%+20%+65%99%0%
70-79Very attractive162+17.1%+5%+25%55%14%
60-69Attractive381+15.1%+2%+28%50%25%
35-59Average1,324+11.8%-4%+25%42%35%
0-34Below average938+8.5%-4%+15%27%46%

Based on 2,887 trading days of daily backtested data (2012-2026). Same formula that runs live, no adjustments.

Important: Short-term market dips are possible even after a high score. The Shift Score helps you buy at attractive valuations. The benefit of buying cheap typically shows up over 12 months, not days or weeks.

How to use Shift Score

Before you invest

Check the Shift Score before deploying any available money. It tells you which zone the market is in and how much to consider investing.

During the month

Markets can move sharply. If you want to catch opportunities mid-month, check back when you hear about a market dip. A higher zone means more attractive entry.

Or just let us tell you

Don't want to check manually? We'll email you when the score enters the Very Attractive or Rare Opportunity zone. Just Get notified →

The suggested action (e.g. "Deploy 10-15%") reflects how similar conditions performed historically. Your actual decision can differ based on your risk appetite and financial situation.

What Shift Score is NOT

Not a short-term predictor

Markets can fall further even at score 80. The framework is designed for a 12-month horizon.

Not a reason to stop your SIP

Your regular SIP continues unconditionally. This is only about additional surplus.

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Common Questions

Does a low score mean I should stop SIP?

Never. A low score (0-30) simply indicates below-average market conditions historically. Your base SIP runs always, in all conditions. SIPshift is only for deciding about additional surplus capital.

How often does the score change?

It updates every trading day. But meaningful changes happen over weeks, not hours. Checking once a month before investing any surplus is sufficient.

Why not just use PE ratio alone?

PE tells you if the market is cheap. But cheap markets can stay cheap for months. The additional factors identify when fear is high enough and momentum has shifted to create actual entry points.

What if I invest extra and the market drops further?

That's normal and expected. The score measures probability over 12 months, not next week. In our 14-year backtest, 99% of score-70+ entries gave positive returns within 12 months.

Is Shift Score free?

Yes. Completely free. No premium tier, no hidden paywall. Updated daily on sipshift.in.

Never miss a significant shift

Get emailed when the score reaches historically unusual levels.