Cautious Fund Surfing | SPY vs. SHY | 1x
Backtest results
Metrics
1Y · since Oct 2025Cautious Fund Surfing | SPY vs. SHY | 1x | |
|---|---|
| Total Return | +5.48% |
| CAGR | +5.52% |
| Sharpe | 0.61 |
| Calmar | 0.62 |
| Max DD | -8.97% |
| Volatility | 9.67% |
| Win Rate | 52.6% |
Last year of a hypothetical backtest, Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026. Create an account to see the full history.
About this strategy
Cautious and adaptive, the strategy keeps most of its capital in short-term Treasury bonds (SHY) unless the S&P 500 (SPY) shows unusually low volatility and a lower relative strength index than the bonds, at which point it shifts to the equity fund. It protects itself by staying in the safe bond side when market swings are high, only moving into the risk-on asset when the market appears calm and SPY's momentum is weaker than the bonds'.
Current allocation
What the rules select as of Oct 30, 2026.
- SPY100%
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Frequently asked questions
What is Cautious Fund Surfing | SPY vs. SHY | 1x?
Cautious and adaptive, the strategy keeps most of its capital in short-term Treasury bonds (SHY) unless the S&P 500 (SPY) shows unusually low volatility and a lower relative strength index than the bonds, at which point it shifts to the equity fund. It protects itself by staying in the safe bond side when market swings are high, only moving into the risk-on asset when the market appears calm and SPY's momentum is weaker than the bonds'.
What is Cautious Fund Surfing | SPY vs. SHY | 1x holding today?
As of Oct 30, 2026, Cautious Fund Surfing | SPY vs. SHY | 1x allocates to SPY 100%.
How has Cautious Fund Surfing | SPY vs. SHY | 1x performed over the past year?
From Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026, Cautious Fund Surfing | SPY vs. SHY | 1x returned +5.7% in a hypothetical backtest. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What is the maximum drawdown of Cautious Fund Surfing | SPY vs. SHY | 1x?
From Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026, the largest peak-to-trough decline of Cautious Fund Surfing | SPY vs. SHY | 1x in a hypothetical backtest was -9%.
How do I use Cautious Fund Surfing | SPY vs. SHY | 1x?
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