DYNF
iShares U.S. Equity Factor Rotation Active ETF
TREND FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE HISTORY
2026-07-26
Executive Summary
The quantitative backtest for DYNF (iShares U.S. Equity Factor Rotation Active ETF) using the Excess Return MMA CA* strategy in a Investing context demonstrated its primary role in risk mitigation, experiencing a maximum drawdown of -19.7% (compared to the benchmark's drawdown of -27.0%). Over the evaluated period, this protective approach generated a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.9%, compared to a Buy-and-Hold benchmark return of 15.6%. The strategy executed 14 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.
DYNF Quality Metrics & KPI Summary
| Metric | 1Y | 5Y | Full History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | |
| CAGR | 16.30% | 21.24% | 9.87% | 14.85% | 10.94% | 15.64% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 1.18 | 1.43 | 0.76 | 0.79 | 0.84 | 0.85 |
| Max Drawdown | -8.67% | -8.67% | -19.68% | -26.97% | -19.68% | -26.97% |
| % Time Invested | 100.0% | 100.0% | 92.0% | 100.0% | 92.4% | 100.0% |
| Trades / Year | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 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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| 2026-05-04 | 2026-05-07 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.04% | Interest Income | |
| 2026-04-07 | 2026-05-01 | Interest (BIL) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.25% | Interest Income | |
| 2025-05-01 | 2026-04-07 | Completed | 33.33% | $48.53 | $58.70 | 20.90% | Signal | |
| 2025-07-30 | 2025-09-03 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.42% | Interest Income | |
| 2025-04-30 | 2025-07-30 | Completed | 33.33% | $47.42 | $55.51 | 17.00% | Signal | |
| 2025-03-31 | 2025-05-01 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.16% | Interest Income | |
| 2025-04-07 | 2025-04-30 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.02 | 1.64% | Interest Income | |
| 2025-04-07 | 2025-04-30 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.02 | 1.64% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-11-08 | 2025-04-07 | Completed | 33.33% | $34.96 | $42.12 | 20.41% | Stop | |
| 2023-04-11 | 2025-04-07 | Completed | 33.33% | $31.54 | $42.12 | 33.45% | Stop | |
| 2023-12-18 | 2025-03-31 | Completed | 33.33% | $38.65 | $47.40 | 22.57% | Signal | |
| 2023-11-13 | 2023-12-18 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 0.66% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-01-25 | 2023-11-13 | Completed | 33.33% | $29.50 | $35.39 | 19.88% | Signal | |
| 2023-09-27 | 2023-11-08 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 0.61% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-27 | Completed | 33.33% | $35.79 | $33.85 | -5.48% | Stop | |
| 2023-06-02 | 2023-09-06 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.02 | 1.72% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-04-04 | 2023-06-01 | Interest (SHV) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 0.71% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-04-04 | 2023-04-11 | Interest (SHV) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.08% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-12-02 | 2023-04-03 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.02 | 1.87% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-12-02 | 2023-04-03 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.02 | 1.87% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-25 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 1.14% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-10-14 | 2022-12-01 | Interest (BIL) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.42% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-10-04 | 2022-12-01 | Interest (BIL) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 0.52% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-10-04 | 2022-12-01 | Interest (BIL) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 0.52% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-06-15 | 2022-10-14 | Completed | 33.33% | $27.86 | $26.76 | -4.00% | Stop | |
| 2022-09-02 | 2022-10-03 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | -0.05% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-09-02 | 2022-10-03 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | -0.05% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-05-02 | 2022-09-01 | Interest (BIL) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.36% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-03-02 | 2022-09-01 | Interest (BIL) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.37% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-05-23 | 2022-06-15 | Interest (BIL) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | -0.01% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-05-23 | Completed | 33.33% | $32.55 | $29.27 | -10.11% | Stop | |
| 2022-02-16 | 2022-05-02 | Completed | 33.33% | $32.46 | $30.16 | -7.14% | Signal | |
| 2022-03-02 | 2022-03-21 | Interest (BIL) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.00% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-02-25 | 2022-03-01 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.08% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-02-22 | 2022-03-01 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | -0.06% | Interest Income | |
| 2021-03-16 | 2022-02-25 | Completed | 33.33% | $30.85 | $31.35 | 1.58% | Stop | |
| 2022-02-16 | 2022-02-22 | Completed | 33.33% | $32.46 | $31.47 | -3.09% | Signal | |
| 2022-01-25 | 2022-02-16 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.03% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-01-25 | 2022-02-16 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.03% | Interest Income | |
| 2021-03-16 | 2022-01-25 | Completed | 33.33% | $30.85 | $31.67 | 2.62% | Stop | |
| 2021-03-16 | 2022-01-25 | Completed | 33.33% | $30.85 | $31.67 | 2.62% | Stop | |
| 2021-03-12 | 2021-03-16 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.02% | Interest Income | |
| 2021-03-12 | 2021-03-16 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.02% | Interest Income | |
| 2021-03-12 | 2021-03-16 | Interest (FLOT) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.02% | Interest Income | |