Below are the equity curves of all strategies YTD 2018, compared to XIV (SVXY).
Our VRP+VXX Bias indicator has taken a hit, with a -6% return after the first two months of the year. The picture looks a little bit worse on Collective2 due to some platform execution errors.
VXX Bias outperformed with a buy of VXX in mid-January, reaching unrealized gains of over 100% YTD before giving quite a bit back to end February at +46%.
SVXY obviously took a hit and is -90% YTD. The standalone VRP strategy got caught holding SVXY/XIV and is tracking at -90% as well.
Cumulatively, VRP+VXX Bias has recorded a +201% gain since we started tracking performance by a third party in February 2016. Meanwhile VXX Bias had a large leap and is now +345% since launch on Collective2.
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Hypothetical and Simulated Performance Disclaimer
The results are based on simulated or hypothetical performance results that have certain inherent limitations. Unlike the results shown in an actual performance record, these results do not represent actual trading. Also, because these trades have not actually been executed, these results may have under- or over-compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated or hypothetical trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to these being shown. Hypothetical backtest results do not account for any costs associated with trade commissions or subscription costs. Additional performance differences in backtests arise from the methodology of using the 4:00pm ET closing values for XIV, VXX, and ZIV as approximated trade prices for indicators that require VIX and VIX futures to settle at 4:15pm ET
