13 ETFs · Factor & Sector Rotation
Factor & Sector Rotation: A Systematic Parameter Optimisation
A monthly ETF rotation strategy across a Factor sleeve (MTUM, QUAL, IWD, IWM) and a Sector sleeve (nine SPDRs), tested across 60 parameter combinations — 5 momentum lookbacks, 6 SPY drawdown filters, and 2 sleeve allocation rules. Full sensitivity analysis with Sharpe heatmaps. SPY outperforms the best combo in this window — reported honestly.
0.771
Best Sharpe
11.25%
Best CAGR
60
Combinations tested
~12 yr
Backtest period
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Apr 2026
Published
XLE / USO / XOM / CVX · Geopolitical IV
IV Behaviour in Energy Sector Options Around Iran-Related Geopolitical Events
An event study of 30-day ATM implied volatility across four energy instruments around fifteen Iran-related escalation events from 2003 to 2026. IV peaks at T+2 and mean-reverts by T+17 — supporting a short vol strategy with a 90% win rate at a T+20 exit (ex-GFC, n=10).
90%
Win rate (ex-GFC)
+9.08
Avg P&L (IV pts)
11
Events analysed
23 yr
Study period
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Mar 2026
Published
AVGO / AVL · Leveraged ETF
Exploiting Leveraged ETF Decay: A Systematic Carry Trade on AVGO / AVL
Single-stock leveraged ETFs bleed value daily through swap financing costs. This paper constructs a market-neutral carry trade to capture that bleed — results presented on both full-sample and volatility-adjusted bases.
15.96%
CAGR (adj.)
1.33
Sharpe
−0.97%
Max DD
0.042
Beta vs SPY
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Mar 2026
Published
SPY · Options Strategy
The Wheel Strategy on SPY: A Systematic Backtest
A full parameter sweep across 20 delta and DTE combinations from 2018–2025. The optimal risk-adjusted combination is 10Δ / 60 DTE — 100% win rate, Sharpe 0.65, max drawdown −11.6%.
10Δ / 60 DTE
Optimal combo
0.65
Best Sharpe
100%
Win rate
8 yr
Data history
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Feb 2026
Published
Mag 7 · Earnings
Selling Earnings Volatility: A Short Straddle Strategy Across the Magnificent Seven
An empirical analysis of 168 earnings events from 2019–2024. MSFT is the standout: 75% win rate, Calmar ratio 7.97, and positive P&L in every calendar year including 2022.
68%
Win rate
1.4+
Avg Sharpe
7.97
Best Calmar
168
Events
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Jan 2026
Published
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