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About
A multi-layer momentum- and volatility-driven rotation strategy that zigzags between volatility hedges and leveraged equity bets, with a KMLM-driven futures rotation, designed to capture big moves while trying to limit drawdowns.
In plain speak: the system watches a broad set of assets and looks for momentum signals (whether recent moves are strong). If signals look favorable for the stock side, it tilts toward riskier bets (leveraged tech/semis, certain sector bets). If signals flip toward danger, it pivots into volatility hedges (VIX-related ETFs) or cash-like Treasuries (BIL). It uses a chain of if-then decisions to select one main exposure pathway at a time, often enhancing or hedging with a mix of VIX proxies. A separate “KMLM switcher” sub‑system adds a managed futures flavor, selecting among futures-like exposures to diversify. The plan is highly automated, with heavy emphasis on conditional allocations rather than a single static portfolio, aiming to chase big moves while trying to limit drawdowns. The overall tone is aggressive and complex and relies on relatively short-term momentum signals rather than long-term buy-and-hold. Risk note: the mix includes leveraged and volatility instruments that can magnify losses as well as gains; it’s not suitable for all investors without strict risk controls.
Dynamic momentum/volatility rotation aims for big moves with hedges. Out-of-sample return 25.9% vs SPY 16.5%; Calmar 1.16 signals strong risk-adjusted gains; beta ~0.39 indicates less market sensitivity; drawdowns can be larger (~22%).
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
| Alpha | Beta | R2 | R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.31 | 0.35 | 0.02 | 0.13 |
Performance Metrics
| Cumulative Return | Annualized Return | Trailing 1M Return | Trailing 3M Return | Sharpe Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.19% | 10.45% | -1.77% | 0.2% | 0.62 | |
| 26.82% | 24.93% | 0.12% | -5.87% | 0.69 |
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$12,681.54Regulatory Fees
$31.76
Total Slippage
$191.07
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Aug 11, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Equities, volatility hedges, leveraged etfs, trend-following rotation, managed futures
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 31 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BITI
ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF
Stocks
BITO
ProShares Bitcoin ETF
Stocks
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
FNGU
MicroSectors FANG+ 3x Leveraged ETNs due February 17, 2045
Stocks
FTLS
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
IOO
iShares Global 100 ETF
Stocks
JDST
Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 2X ETF
Stocks