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About
A dynamic, rule-based strategy that combines leveraged equity bets (SPXL, TQQQ, SOXL) with volatility hedges (UVXY, SVXY, SQQQ) and cash buffers to chase gains in up markets while trying to limit losses in downturns; it rotates between Bull, Bear, and Extreme Volatility states using momentum and price signals.
In plain terms, the system watches for market states and volatility signals, then tilts between two main modes:
- Bullish mode: pile into leveraged stock bets (SPXL, TQQQ, SOXL) to capture upside of a rising market.
- Bearish/defensive mode: reduce risk with hedges (UVXY, SVXY, SQQQ) and cash-like buffers, to limit downside.
A separate Extreme Volatility Hedge layer aggressively buys UVXY when volatility surges. The rules are nested: within each mode, it weighs momentum (how strong assets are) and price trends (moving averages, current price) to pick which ETFs to own and how much. The result is a dynamic, multi-ETF mix that shifts as signals change, aiming to ride uptrends and defend against sharp drops.
Out-of-sample shows stronger risk-adjusted gains vs the S&P: ~45.7% annualized return, Sharpe ~1.25, Calmar ~1.83, and alpha ~0.15. Hedged, dynamic bets seek upside while aiming to cap losses—though drawdowns can be larger.
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YTD
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
| Alpha | Beta | R2 | R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.42 | 1.09 | 0.39 | 0.63 |
Performance Metrics
| Cumulative Return | Annualized Return | Trailing 1M Return | Trailing 3M Return | Sharpe Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 347.33% | 13.14% | -2.02% | -1.16% | 0.8 | |
| 59,596.57% | 69.37% | -9.1% | -9.87% | 1.89 |
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$5,969,657.25Regulatory Fees
$19,050.84
Total Slippage
$122,625.15
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Mar 4, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 1%
Type
Stocks
Category
Leverage-based equity rotation, volatility hedging, dynamic drawdown protection, multi-asset rotation
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 27 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
CURE
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
FAZ
Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3x ETF
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks