SOXXroids Trend Following
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About
A two-track trend-following strategy that splits capital into two trend signals (200-day SMA and 100-day EMA) focused on semiconductors (SOXX/SOXL) versus Treasuries hedges (SHV/TMV). Each track allocates 90% to the chosen pair and 10% to the levered counterpart, switching between risk-on semis and risk-off bonds based on price relative to moving averages and short-term momentum (RSI). The two tracks combine to a 50/50 overall allocation, offering a disciplined yet levered tilt depending on market momentum and trend.
Two independent signal tracks each control half the portfolio.
- Track A (200-day SMA): compare SOXX price to its 200-day simple moving average. If SOXX is above the 200-day SMA, tilt toward semiconductors (SOXX 90%, SOXL 10%). If not, tilt toward bonds (SHV 90%, TMV 10%). The logic also nests an RSI check in this track to refine the tilt based on short-term momentum.
- Track B (100-day EMA): compare SOXX price to its 100-day exponential moving average. If SOXX is above the 100-day EMA and momentum is favorable (or oversold momentum in a specific branch), tilt toward semiconductors (SOXX 90%, SOXL 10%). If not, tilt toward bonds (SHV 90%, TMV 10%).
Each track contributes 50% of the portfolio. The combined result is a trade-off between riding an uptrend in semis and hedging with bonds when the trend or momentum weakens.
Leveraged ETFs (SOXL and TMV) are used only as 10% of a track to amplify moves, not as the core. Rebalancing is set to none, but there is a 5% corridor reference that could be used if rebalancing were enabled.
Out-of-sample upside: ~41% annualized vs ~22% S&P, with solid risk-adjusted metrics (Sharpe ~1.16, Calmar ~1.06). A dual-track semis/bonds tilt with modest leverage aims for disciplined growth and hedge against volatility.
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YTD
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
| Alpha | Beta | R2 | R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12 | 0.92 | 0.35 | 0.59 |
Performance Metrics
| Cumulative Return | Annualized Return | Trailing 1M Return | Trailing 3M Return | Sharpe Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 672.46% | 13.64% | -2.02% | -1.16% | 0.83 | |
| 2,807.18% | 23.47% | -5.88% | 16.72% | 0.92 |
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$290,718.32Regulatory Fees
$317.57
Total Slippage
$1,990.29
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OOS Start Date
Apr 28, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 5%
Type
Stocks
Category
Trend-following, sector rotation, leveraged etfs, risk hedging via bonds, semi-focused