Slow and Steady Growth 9.6%/19.1% DD (Backtest to Feb 2007)
Backtest results
Metrics
1Y · since Oct 2025Slow and Steady Growth 9.6%/19.1% DD (Backtest to Feb 2007) | |
|---|---|
| Total Return | +8.78% |
| CAGR | +8.86% |
| Sharpe | 0.80 |
| Calmar | 1.15 |
| Max DD | -7.70% |
| Volatility | 11.50% |
| Win Rate | 54.2% |
Last year of a hypothetical backtest, Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026. Create an account to see the full history.
About this strategy
A steady, trend-following strategy keeps risk assets - leveraged Nasdaq (QQQ), broad market (SPY) and Dow (DIA) - when the S&P 500 is above its 210-day average, and shifts to defensive holdings - bonds (TLT, SHY), gold (GLD) and the dollar (UUP) - when the market falls below that trend. It also dips into commodities (DBC) when the S&P 500 is down but commodities are trending up, and switches to short-hedge (PSQ) or bonds when Nasdaq is oversold, protecting the portfolio from sharp downturns.
Current allocation
What the rules select as of Oct 30, 2026.
- QQQ30%
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
- DIA15%
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
- GLD15%
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares
- SPY15%
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
- UUP15%
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
- DBC5%
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
- TLT5%
iShares 20 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Frequently asked questions
What is Slow and Steady Growth 9.6%/19.1% DD (Backtest to Feb 2007)?
A steady, trend-following strategy keeps risk assets - leveraged Nasdaq (QQQ), broad market (SPY) and Dow (DIA) - when the S&P 500 is above its 210-day average, and shifts to defensive holdings - bonds (TLT, SHY), gold (GLD) and the dollar (UUP) - when the market falls below that trend. It also dips into commodities (DBC) when the S&P 500 is down but commodities are trending up, and switches to short-hedge (PSQ) or bonds when Nasdaq is oversold, protecting the portfolio from sharp downturns.
What is Slow and Steady Growth 9.6%/19.1% DD (Backtest to Feb 2007) holding today?
As of Oct 30, 2026, Slow and Steady Growth 9.6%/19.1% DD (Backtest to Feb 2007) allocates to QQQ 30%, DIA 15%, GLD 15%, SPY 15%, UUP 15%, DBC 5%, TLT 5%.
How has Slow and Steady Growth 9.6%/19.1% DD (Backtest to Feb 2007) performed over the past year?
From Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026, Slow and Steady Growth 9.6%/19.1% DD (Backtest to Feb 2007) returned +9.2% in a hypothetical backtest. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What is the maximum drawdown of Slow and Steady Growth 9.6%/19.1% DD (Backtest to Feb 2007)?
From Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026, the largest peak-to-trough decline of Slow and Steady Growth 9.6%/19.1% DD (Backtest to Feb 2007) in a hypothetical backtest was -7.7%.
How do I use Slow and Steady Growth 9.6%/19.1% DD (Backtest to Feb 2007)?
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