KMLM sorter V4 - Added back nerfed Nova version
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A complex, multi-asset momentum rotation that scans tech, broad markets, VIX/volatility, dollar, and bonds to pick 1–3 high-m momentum leaders (often including UVXY and KMLM) for the next period, using RSI and moving-average signals plus hedges to ride rallies and dampen drawdowns.
- The system evaluates a broad universe of ETFs: tech and broad market (examples include TECL, SOXL, SPXL, QQQE, QQQ, XLK, SPY), volatility plays (UVXY, VIXM, SVIX), dollar/treasury proxies (UUP, TLT, IEF, TL T, BND), and a managed-futures proxy (KMLM).
- Each asset gets scored by momentum signals, primarily a short RSI (often 10 days) and moving-average momentum checks. If an asset shows strong momentum (RSI above a threshold or price momentum relative to a moving average), it becomes a candidate to hold.
- The “sorter” logic uses nested tests to pick the top candidate(s). When a test passes, the strategy assigns a full weight (100/100) to the asset, effectively concentrating capital in that pick for the next period.
- The flow frequently revisits a core set of groupings such as “KMLM switcher,” “Long/Short Rotator,” and “Pops -> KMLM.” These groups test combinations of momentum, herd behavior, and hedging signals to decide whether to rotate into KMLM (the managed-futures proxy) or into a basket of high-momentum equity/volatility assets.
- There are explicit hedging/defensive pathways (Bear Cross, VIX/Commodities, VIXM/UVXY clusters) intended to reduce loss when the market deteriorates or when volatility spikes.
- Weighting is typically cash-equal within each chosen bucket, but when a particular node triggers, it can push a single asset with full weight or a small handful of assets with equal emphasis.
- The scheme is embedded with many variants/backtests (e.g., “Nova,” “Nerfed,” “MonkeyBusiness Simons variant,” etc.), indicating the author tested multiple rule tweaks and named them for reference. The practical upshot is a decision tree that aims to ride upside moves in a handful of momentum leaders while offering hedges or diversifications via UVXY, VIX-related products, and KMLM when regime signals warn of risk. It’s inherently complex, relies on a broad universe, and is designed for backtest-driven refinement rather than a simple, stable, real-time signal.
Dynamic multi-asset momentum with volatility/bond hedges aims to diversify risk and capture regime shifts. Though OOS annualized return (~21.6%) trails the S&P (~44%), it adds protective layers and diversification to your core equity exposure.
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OOS Start Date
Jul 22, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Multi-asset momentum rotation, kmlm switches, uvxy/vix hedges, long/short rotator, backtest variants
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 58 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AAPL
Apple Inc.
Stocks
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
AMZN
Amazon.Com Inc
Stocks
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
ERX
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X ETF
Stocks
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
FNGO
MicroSectors FANG+ Index 2X Leveraged ETNs due January 8, 2038
Stocks
FNGU
MicroSectors FANG+ 3x Leveraged ETNs due February 17, 2045
Stocks