V2 | Safety Mix | Michael B | UUP, GLD, & XLP

Backtest results

Metrics

1Y · since Oct 2025
V2 | Safety Mix | Michael B | UUP, GLD, & XLP
Total Return+8.95%
CAGR+9.03%
Sharpe0.92
Calmar0.99
Max DD-9.14%
Volatility9.95%
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-weighted mix of the dollar index (UUP), gold (GLD) and consumer staples (XLP) provides a balanced, low-volatility core. The portfolio stays fixed, rebalancing only to maintain equal weight, offering a simple, diversified hedge against market swings.

Current allocation

What the rules select as of Oct 30, 2026.

  • GLD

    SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares

    33.3%
  • UUP

    Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund

    33.3%
  • XLP

    State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF

    33.3%

Frequently asked questions

What is V2 | Safety Mix | Michael B | UUP, GLD, & XLP?

A steady, equal-weighted mix of the dollar index (UUP), gold (GLD) and consumer staples (XLP) provides a balanced, low-volatility core. The portfolio stays fixed, rebalancing only to maintain equal weight, offering a simple, diversified hedge against market swings.

What is V2 | Safety Mix | Michael B | UUP, GLD, & XLP holding today?

As of Oct 30, 2026, V2 | Safety Mix | Michael B | UUP, GLD, & XLP allocates to GLD 33.3%, UUP 33.3%, XLP 33.3%.

How has V2 | Safety Mix | Michael B | UUP, GLD, & XLP performed over the past year?

From Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026, V2 | Safety Mix | Michael B | UUP, GLD, & XLP returned +8.6% in a hypothetical backtest. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What is the maximum drawdown of V2 | Safety Mix | Michael B | UUP, GLD, & XLP?

From Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026, the largest peak-to-trough decline of V2 | Safety Mix | Michael B | UUP, GLD, & XLP in a hypothetical backtest was -9.1%.

How do I use V2 | Safety Mix | Michael B | UUP, GLD, & XLP?

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