Simple Portfolio (UVXY) + v4 Pops + V1a TQQQ or not
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About
A multi-layer, rule-based regime allocator that combines volatility bets (UVXY), momentum-driven rotations (dividends, tech, bonds, commodities), and occasional levered-tech tilts, with defensive ballast, to adapt to changing markets.
- The strategy evaluates multiple market conditions (regimes) and, for each regime, assigns weights to a set of ETFs and leveraged ETFs.
- It uses momentum indicators (e.g., relative strength index RSI) and past performance measures to decide which assets look strongest right now.
- It starts with a volatility-heavy tilt (UVXY/VIX futures) and then considers rotating into offensive or defensive assets depending on signals. If conditions look risky, it shifts toward dividend ETFs (SCHD, DGRO), anti-beta funds (BTAL), and Treasuries (BIL, TMF).
- A secondary module tests recently strong performers (the “pops” blocks) and selects among them to augment the core allocation.
- A tilt toward ultra-levered tech (TQQQ/TECL/SOXL) may be applied when momentum metrics look favorable, otherwise that tilt is minimized.
- The result is a dynamic, rule-based position across a broad ETF universe rather than a fixed, single-asset approach.
Out-of-sample edge: Sharpe 1.73 vs 1.43, Calmar 2.82, and ~64% annualized return vs SPY’s ~23%. A regime-switching, volatility-overlay strategy with ballast aims for higher upside and disciplined risk versus the S&P 500.
1M
3M
6M
YTD
1Y
3Y
Max
Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
| Alpha | Beta | R2 | R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | 0.64 | 0.09 | 0.3 |
Performance Metrics
| Cumulative Return | Annualized Return | Trailing 1M Return | Trailing 3M Return | Sharpe Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 322.55% | 13.07% | -2.02% | -1.16% | 0.79 | |
| 3,826,378.84% | 145.78% | -1.05% | 4.84% | 2.6 |
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$382,647,883.81Regulatory Fees
$997,964.10
Total Slippage
$7,124,497.68
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
May 6, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 1%
Type
Stocks
Category
Regime-switching, momentum-based, volatility overlay, multi-asset, leveraged etfs
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 36 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
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
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Stocks
DGRO
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
Stocks
ERX
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X ETF
Stocks
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks