Sandy's Golden Dragon V4.5a (vol hedge? + beta hedge)
Backtest results
Metrics
1Y · since Oct 2025Sandy's Golden Dragon V4.5a (vol hedge? + beta hedge) | |
|---|---|
| Total Return | +8.62% |
| CAGR | +8.69% |
| Sharpe | 0.66 |
| Calmar | 1.13 |
| Max DD | -7.72% |
| Volatility | 14.15% |
| Win Rate | 55.0% |
Last year of a hypothetical backtest, Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026. Create an account to see the full history.
About this strategy
Dynamic and defensive, the strategy mainly holds broad market and bond funds such as SPY, TLT, UUP, GLD, SHV, and DBC, switching to volatility or inverse positions when markets turn sharp or drawdowns rise. It moves into UVXY or VIXM when Nasdaq or S&P 500 shows extreme overbought conditions, and into GLD, TLT, or UUP when drawdowns exceed 6% or 3%, protecting itself with inverse or bond weightings.
Current allocation
What the rules select as of Oct 30, 2026.
- DBC23.8%
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
- TMF12.1%
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X ETF
- XLP11.8%
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
- SCHD10.8%
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF
- UUP10.8%
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
- GLD7.2%
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
- TQQQ7%
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
- UPRO4.3%
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
- SHY4.2%
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
- TYD3.2%
Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X ETF
- BTAL3%
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
- TECL1.9%
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x ETF
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandy's Golden Dragon V4.5a (vol hedge? + beta hedge)?
Dynamic and defensive, the strategy mainly holds broad market and bond funds such as SPY, TLT, UUP, GLD, SHV, and DBC, switching to volatility or inverse positions when markets turn sharp or drawdowns rise. It moves into UVXY or VIXM when Nasdaq or S&P 500 shows extreme overbought conditions, and into GLD, TLT, or UUP when drawdowns exceed 6% or 3%, protecting itself with inverse or bond weightings.
What is Sandy's Golden Dragon V4.5a (vol hedge? + beta hedge) holding today?
As of Oct 30, 2026, Sandy's Golden Dragon V4.5a (vol hedge? + beta hedge) allocates to DBC 23.8%, TMF 12.1%, XLP 11.8%, SCHD 10.8%, UUP 10.8%, GLD 7.2%, TQQQ 7%, UPRO 4.3%, SHY 4.2%, TYD 3.2%, BTAL 3%, TECL 1.9%.
How has Sandy's Golden Dragon V4.5a (vol hedge? + beta hedge) performed over the past year?
From Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026, Sandy's Golden Dragon V4.5a (vol hedge? + beta hedge) returned +8.8% in a hypothetical backtest. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What is the maximum drawdown of Sandy's Golden Dragon V4.5a (vol hedge? + beta hedge)?
From Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026, the largest peak-to-trough decline of Sandy's Golden Dragon V4.5a (vol hedge? + beta hedge) in a hypothetical backtest was -7.7%.
How do I use Sandy's Golden Dragon V4.5a (vol hedge? + beta hedge)?
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