V1a Simple Portfolio (UVXY) + v4 Pops
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About
A complex, rule-based, volatility-focused strategy that times UVXY and hedges with other ETFs across multiple market regimes using RSI and momentum signals, with no fixed rebalancing and 100/0 allocations to the chosen asset when triggered.
Think of it as a flowchart: check a bunch of signals, and if they meet certain thresholds, put your whole allocation into a specific ETF or group of ETFs. The core signal revolves around UVXY (volatility bets): if a short-term momentum indicator (RSI) on UVXY and related metrics are very high, the rule may push you into UVXY; if not, other paths favor equity or defensive positions. The model looks at several timeframes (short-term 10 days, medium-term 21 days, long-term 126 days) and uses different momentum and trend measures (like moving-average returns or cumulative returns) to rank assets and decide which one to buy. When a position is chosen, weights are typically 100/100 for that asset and 0/100 for others, effectively concentrating the bet. Rebalancing is not scheduled; it only happens when signals cross a tiny threshold (0.01) that indicates a genuine regime change. The asset set includes volatility ETFs (UVXY, SVXY, VIXM), broad market/tech exposure (QQQE, TECL, SOXL, TQQQ, SPXL), dividend and defensive ETFs (SCHD, DGRO, BTAL), bonds/T-bills (TLT, IEF, BIL), and various hedges/alternatives (DBC, BTAL, UGL). The nomenclature in the blocks (Bullish Market Conditions, Risk ON, Risk OFF, Safety Town, Normal Market, etc.) signals that the logic attempts to recognize whether the environment is favorable for risk assets, volatile assets, or safe-haven assets, and to switch accordingly. Overall, it’s a large, automated decision network designed to time UVXY exposure while opportunistically blending other assets to manage risk. Note: this is an aggressive approach due to the use of leveraged ETFs and frequent regime-shifting signals; it is suitable for experienced, risk-aware investors and should be tested extensively before real-money use.
Out-of-sample edge: higher risk-adjusted return than SPY. Sharpe 1.72 vs 1.41, Calmar 3.26, alpha ~0.46, and ~77.8% annualized vs 22.5% for SPY. Volatility-timed UVXY with hedges aims for strong upside across regimes.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
| Alpha | Beta | R2 | R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | 0.63 | 0.07 | 0.26 |
Performance Metrics
| Cumulative Return | Annualized Return | Trailing 1M Return | Trailing 3M Return | Sharpe Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323.67% | 13.09% | -1.77% | 0.2% | 0.79 | |
| 10,253,524.67% | 167.23% | -0.89% | 5.66% | 2.51 |
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$1,025,362,467.12Regulatory Fees
$2,818,934.38
Total Slippage
$20,221,968.10
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Apr 22, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 1%
Type
Stocks
Category
Quantitative, multi-asset, volatility-timing, momentum-based, regime-switching
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