Backtest results

Metrics

1Y · since Oct 2025
V1 | Safety Mix | Michael B
Total Return+7.27%
CAGR+7.33%
Sharpe0.97
Calmar1.06
Max DD-6.90%
Volatility7.58%
Win Rate52.2%

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, equal-weight mix of four ETFs: leveraged dollar (UUP), gold (GLD), consumer staples (XLP) and short-term Treasury bonds (SHY). The portfolio stays fixed, rebalancing only periodically to maintain the 25-percent split, offering a simple, diversified exposure to currency, precious metals, defensive equities and short-term debt.

Current allocation

What the rules select as of Oct 30, 2026.

  • GLD

    SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares

    25%
  • SHY

    iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF

    25%
  • UUP

    Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund

    25%
  • XLP

    State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF

    25%

Frequently asked questions

What is V1 | Safety Mix | Michael B?

A steady, equal-weight mix of four ETFs: leveraged dollar (UUP), gold (GLD), consumer staples (XLP) and short-term Treasury bonds (SHY). The portfolio stays fixed, rebalancing only periodically to maintain the 25-percent split, offering a simple, diversified exposure to currency, precious metals, defensive equities and short-term debt.

What is V1 | Safety Mix | Michael B holding today?

As of Oct 30, 2026, V1 | Safety Mix | Michael B allocates to GLD 25%, SHY 25%, UUP 25%, XLP 25%.

How has V1 | Safety Mix | Michael B performed over the past year?

From Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026, V1 | Safety Mix | Michael B returned +7% in a hypothetical backtest. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What is the maximum drawdown of V1 | Safety Mix | Michael B?

From Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026, the largest peak-to-trough decline of V1 | Safety Mix | Michael B in a hypothetical backtest was -6.9%.

How do I use V1 | Safety Mix | Michael B?

Open V1 | Safety Mix | Michael B 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.

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