Fast Momentum 6-1 (High Risk) vs Cross-Sectional Momentum
Two published track records side by side — same data, same methodology, zero verdicts.
Fast Momentum 6-1 (High Risk)
coreHolds the 5 strongest names by 6-month return (skipping the last month), refreshed monthly. The most aggressive core strategy: its simulated drawdowns are among the deepest on the core shelf (see the live stats beside this text) and its wins cluster in rebound markets. High risk, high variance.
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Cross-Sectional Momentum
coreHolds the strongest-trending names (12-month return, skipping the last month), equally weighted, refreshed monthly.
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The numbers, side by side
| Fast Momentum 6-1 (High Risk) | Cross-Sectional Momentum | |
|---|---|---|
| CAGR | 24.9% | 15.5% |
| Volatility (ann.) | 38.9% | 38.7% |
| Sharpe | 0.69 | 0.49 |
| Sortino | 1.00 | 0.70 |
| Max drawdown | -51.8% | -66.7% |
| Calmar | 0.48 | 0.23 |
| Simulated since | 2021-02 | 2021-08 |
Simulated backtests (~5 years of point-in-time data, costs included) — not live results. Methodology: here. Past performance does not predict future results.
What the data says
- Fast Momentum 6-1 (High Risk) posted the higher CAGR (24.9% vs 15.5%).
- Fast Momentum 6-1 (High Risk) fell less at its worst (-51.8% vs -66.7%).
- Cross-Sectional Momentum had the calmer ride (volatility 38.7% vs 38.9%).
These are facts from the published snapshots, not a recommendation — different rules fit different risk tolerances. Overlay both equity curves in the interactive comparison tool.