The Anti-ESG Portfolio

Backtest results

Metrics

1Y · since Oct 2025
The Anti-ESG Portfolio
Total Return+9.58%
CAGR+9.66%
Sharpe0.84
Calmar1.79
Max DD-5.38%
Volatility11.89%
Win Rate50.6%

Last year of a hypothetical backtest, Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026. Create an account to see the full history.

About this strategy

When the S&P 500's 60-day cumulative return falls below 1%, the portfolio shifts to the two best-performing sector funds among video gaming (ESPO), aerospace (ITA), energy (IYE) and leisure (PEJ). Otherwise it stays in the broad market (SPY), protecting itself by staying in a low-risk index when the market is weak.

Current allocation

What the rules select as of Oct 30, 2026.

  • ESPO

    VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF

    50%
  • IYE

    iShares U.S. Energy ETF

    50%

Frequently asked questions

What is The Anti-ESG Portfolio?

When the S&P 500's 60-day cumulative return falls below 1%, the portfolio shifts to the two best-performing sector funds among video gaming (ESPO), aerospace (ITA), energy (IYE) and leisure (PEJ). Otherwise it stays in the broad market (SPY), protecting itself by staying in a low-risk index when the market is weak.

What is The Anti-ESG Portfolio holding today?

As of Oct 30, 2026, The Anti-ESG Portfolio allocates to ESPO 50%, IYE 50%.

How has The Anti-ESG Portfolio performed over the past year?

From Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026, The Anti-ESG Portfolio returned +10.1% in a hypothetical backtest. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What is the maximum drawdown of The Anti-ESG Portfolio?

From Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026, the largest peak-to-trough decline of The Anti-ESG Portfolio in a hypothetical backtest was -5.4%.

How do I use The Anti-ESG Portfolio?

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Backtest results are hypothetical and do not guarantee future returns. Strategies are shared by Quantly users for research only and are not investment advice.

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