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Tactical Asset Allocation in November

This is a summary of the recent performance of a wide range of excellent Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA) strategies, net of transaction costs. These strategies are sourced from books, academic papers, and other publications. While we don’t (yet) include every published TAA model, these strategies are broadly representative of the TAA space. Learn more about what […]

Buying Global Stocks at All-Time Highs

This analysis was inspired by EconomPic and Meb Faber. Here we test a simple strategy that goes long Global Stocks (ACWI) when they make a new all-time month-end high, otherwise US bonds. The takeaway: Don’t fear buying stock (indices) when they close at all-time highs. A new high shouldn’t be your only reason for buying […]

Tactical Asset Allocation in October

The Ubiquitous “Sell in May”

As a site that tracks all things asset allocation, it seems like a miss not to include the most well known of asset allocation strategies: “Sell in May and go away” (aka the Halloween Indicator). This is a fitting time to add it to the lineup: The strategy is killing it this year and a […]

Predictable End-of-Month Treasury ETF Returns

The inspiration for this post comes from a new paper titled Predictable End-of-Month Treasury Returns (h/t Capital Spectator). A description from the authors: We document a distinct pattern in the timing of excess returns on coupon Treasury securities. Average returns are positive and highly significant in the last few days of the month and are […]

Tactical Asset Allocation in September

Tactical Asset Allocation in August

Quint Switching Filtered: Not as Simple as It Appears to Be

This is a test of the Quint Switching Filtered strategy from Lewis Glenn. On the surface this is a run-of-the-mill tactical asset allocation strategy based on short-term momentum, not unlike several strategies that we track. But digging a little deeper, we’ll highlight qualities that make this strategy unique – both for the better and the […]

Movement Capital’s Composite Strategy: Balancing Strategy and Asset Risk

This is a test of Movement Capital’s Composite Strategy. It combines tactical asset allocation with passive buy & hold. This balance between strategy risk and asset risk may be psychologically easier to trade, encouraging investors to stick with a smart investment plan when either style finds itself out of favor. Results from 1970 net of […]

We’ve Added Three New Strategies

There’s a little something for everyone in this latest batch of new strategies. We’ll be exploring all three strategies in more detail on this blog in the coming month. 1. Movement Capital’s Composite Strategy (member link to backtest) Movement Capital is new on our radar, but has quickly become one of our go-to resources for […]