Fast Momentum + Gold Sleeve vs Balanced Duo (Trend + Fast Momentum)
Two published track records side by side — same data, same methodology, zero verdicts.
Fast Momentum + Gold Sleeve
core70% fast momentum stocks, 30% gold ETF, refreshed monthly; momentum's cash spells sit in T-bills. Gold is there to dampen equity drawdowns, not to promise returns. Still a high-risk portfolio.
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Balanced Duo (Trend + Fast Momentum)
coreHalf trend-following, half fast momentum, in one portfolio; each half parks in T-bills when its own rule says cash. Smoother ride than fast momentum alone.
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The numbers, side by side
| Fast Momentum + Gold Sleeve | Balanced Duo (Trend + Fast Momentum) | |
|---|---|---|
| CAGR | 24.9% | 20.8% |
| Volatility (ann.) | 29.9% | 27.4% |
| Sharpe | 0.78 | 0.70 |
| Sortino | 1.13 | 1.02 |
| Max drawdown | -39.1% | -39.8% |
| Calmar | 0.64 | 0.52 |
| Simulated since | 2021-04 | 2021-06 |
Simulated backtests (up to 6 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 + Gold Sleeve posted the higher CAGR (24.9% vs 20.8%).
- Fast Momentum + Gold Sleeve fell less at its worst (-39.1% vs -39.8%).
- Balanced Duo (Trend + Fast Momentum) had the calmer ride (volatility 27.4% vs 29.9%).
These are facts from the published snapshots, not a recommendation — the rules differ in their risk profile. Overlay both equity curves in the interactive comparison tool.