Spread Across the Market
Backtest results
Metrics
1Y · since Oct 2025Spread Across the Market | |
|---|---|
| Total Return | +5.97% |
| CAGR | +6.02% |
| Sharpe | 0.65 |
| Calmar | 0.86 |
| Max DD | -6.97% |
| Volatility | 9.73% |
| Win Rate | 56.6% |
Last year of a hypothetical backtest, Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026. Create an account to see the full history.
About this strategy
A balanced, equal-weight mix of five ETFs - total market (VTI), small-cap value (VBR), long-term treasuries (TLH), short-term treasuries (SHY) and gold (GLD). The portfolio stays the same, rebalancing only to maintain the 20-percent split, offering steady exposure to stocks, bonds and a commodity hedge.
Current allocation
What the rules select as of Oct 30, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is Spread Across the Market?
A balanced, equal-weight mix of five ETFs - total market (VTI), small-cap value (VBR), long-term treasuries (TLH), short-term treasuries (SHY) and gold (GLD). The portfolio stays the same, rebalancing only to maintain the 20-percent split, offering steady exposure to stocks, bonds and a commodity hedge.
What is Spread Across the Market holding today?
As of Oct 30, 2026, Spread Across the Market allocates to GLD 20%, SHY 20%, TLH 20%, VBR 20%, VTI 20%.
How has Spread Across the Market performed over the past year?
From Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026, Spread Across the Market returned +6% in a hypothetical backtest. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What is the maximum drawdown of Spread Across the Market?
From Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026, the largest peak-to-trough decline of Spread Across the Market in a hypothetical backtest was -7%.
How do I use Spread Across the Market?
Open Spread Across the Market in Quantly to rerun the backtest, adjust the rules, and paper trade it. You can also connect a supported brokerage to trade your version live.
Backtest results are hypothetical and do not guarantee future returns. Strategies are shared by Quantly users for research only and are not investment advice.