Newfound/ReSolve Robust Equity Momentum Index
The Newfound/ReSolve Robust Equity Momentum Index seeks to provide momentum-based exposure to global equity regions while simultaneously avoiding significant and prolonged drawdowns.
Performance & Investment Information
Index performance calculated by Solactive. Strategy performance reported by Strategy Shares.
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The Weekly Rebalance Process
Each week, the Index combines the votes of thousands of simple models, pursuing robustness through a combination of simplicity and diversification, not complexity.
Each momentum and trend model follows its own, slightly unique process.
Each model submits a single vote as to which asset the portfolio should allocate to.
Votes across thousands of different models are tallied together.
Allocations to each asset are made in proportion to the number of votes received.
A Dimmer, Not a Light Switch
Despite the overwhelming empirical evidence supporting momentum and trend signals, our research suggests that overly simplified implementations can be surprisingly fragile.
Fortunately, many models that seek to capture momentum and trend are actually close mathematical cousins. By combining thousands of simple – but slightly different – models together, we seek to benefit from process diversification and create a more robust investment result.
Light Switch versus Dimmer Switch
Hypothetical single system transition map. For illustrative purposes only.
Hypothetical ensemble system transition map. For illustrative purposes only.
A Little, But Frequently
Our journal-published research suggests that the simple choice of when a strategy rebalances can have a significant impact on realized strategy results. In an effort to avoid this risk, the Newfound/ReSolve Robust Equity Momentum Index adopts a "little but frequently" philosophy to rebalancing. Tactical signals are updated weekly but only partially implemented, allowing the Index to adapt continuously over time without making large and sudden changes.
Sample of Current Trend Signals
The table below provides a sample of signal readings from different trend models and parameterizations utilized within the Newfound/ReSolve Robust Equity Momentum Index. The table indicates the percentage of trend signals on global equity markets that are currently positive.
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Disclosures
Newfound Research receives compensation in connection with licensing its indices to third parties. Any returns or performance provided within are for illustrative purposes only and do not demonstrate actual performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future investment results.
The Newfound/ReSolve Robust Equity Momentum Index was first calculated on a live basis on 6/20/2019. The model performance during the backtested period is not based on live results produced by an investor’s actual investing and trading, but was achieved by the retroactive application of a model designed with the benefit of hindsight, and the model performance is not based on live results produced by an investor’s investment and trading, and fees, expenses, transaction costs, commissions, penalties or taxes have not been netted from the gross performance results except as otherwise described. The performance results include reinvestment of dividends, capital gains, and other earnings.
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