DFSD
Dimensional Short-duration Fixed Income ETF
TREND FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE HISTORY
2026-07-26
Executive Summary
The quantitative backtest for DFSD (Dimensional Short-duration Fixed Income ETF) using the Excess Return MMA CA* strategy in a Investing context demonstrated its primary role in risk mitigation, experiencing a maximum drawdown of -1.5% (compared to the benchmark's drawdown of -1.5%). Over the evaluated period, this protective approach generated a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.7%, compared to a Buy-and-Hold benchmark return of 5.2%. The strategy executed 4 total trades.
* Excess Return MMA CA: Multi-Moving Average (Triple-Band) model utilizing sophisticated long/short cross durations optimized against volatility, with a month-end dynamic Cash Alternative sleeve rotation.
* Excess Return MMA CA: Multi-Moving Average (Triple-Band) model utilizing sophisticated long/short cross durations optimized against volatility, with a month-end dynamic Cash Alternative sleeve rotation.
📊 Mathematical Model
Excess Return MMA
Advanced Ensemble: Uses multiple signal layers for maximum trend stability and noise reduction.
Excess Return MMA CA Active
Advanced Dynamic Sleeve: MMA ensemble signals on the primary asset combined with a momentum-based cash alternative ETF rotation.
Excess Return SMA
Standard Signal: Classical quantitative trend following optimized for reliable directionality.
Moving Average (50/200)
Moving Average: The baseline 50/200-day crossover model used by technical analysts worldwide.
DFSD Quality Metrics & KPI Summary
| Metric | 1Y | Full History | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | |
| CAGR | 3.58% | 3.24% | 4.71% | 5.24% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 2.10 | 1.64 | 2.77 | 2.45 |
| Max Drawdown | -1.47% | -1.47% | -1.47% | -1.47% |
| % Time Invested | 100.0% | 100.0% | 95.1% | 100.0% |
| Trades / Year | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
Cumulative Growth Performance
Return Distribution Analysis
Trade History
This log shows every signal-driven transition. Completed trades reflect standard market cycles. An Open or Mark-to-Market exit denotes an active position (either in the primary asset or a cash/yield sleeve) valued at the current price for reporting purposes. Interest entries record yield accrued from cash or cash alternatives (like BIL) during out-of-market defensive periods.
| Entry Date | Exit Date | Type | Allocation | Entry Price | Exit Price | Net Return % | Exit Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026-03-30 | 2026-05-01 | Interest (BIL) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.33% | Interest Income | |
| 2025-04-08 | 2026-03-30 | Completed | 33.33% | $44.72 | $46.87 | 4.77% | Signal | |
| 2024-12-30 | 2025-04-08 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.08% | Interest Income | |
| 2024-08-07 | 2024-12-30 | Completed | 33.33% | $43.47 | $44.04 | 1.25% | Signal | |
| 2024-08-02 | 2024-08-27 | Interest (SHV) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.39% | Interest Income | |
| 2024-08-02 | 2024-08-07 | Interest (SHV) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.09% | Interest Income | |
| 2024-05-13 | 2024-08-01 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 1.27% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-11-09 | 2024-08-01 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.05 | 4.96% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-12-29 | 2024-05-13 | Completed | 33.33% | $42.02 | $42.54 | 1.18% | Signal | |
| 2023-11-09 | 2024-03-05 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.02 | 2.32% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-29 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 0.86% | Interest Income | |