LMBS
First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF
TREND FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE HISTORY
2026-07-26
Executive Summary
The quantitative backtest for LMBS (First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF) using the Excess Return SMA* strategy in a Investing context demonstrated its primary role in risk mitigation, experiencing a maximum drawdown of -5.3% (compared to the benchmark's drawdown of -6.5%). Over the evaluated period, this protective approach generated a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.8%, compared to a Buy-and-Hold benchmark return of 2.4%. The strategy executed 2 total trades.
* Excess Return SMA: Advanced Single Moving Average model utilizing custom duration weighting and dynamic Stop Loss limits.
* Excess Return SMA: Advanced Single Moving Average model utilizing custom duration weighting and dynamic Stop Loss limits.
📊 Mathematical Model
Excess Return MMA
Advanced Ensemble: Uses multiple signal layers for maximum trend stability and noise reduction.
Excess Return MMA CA
Advanced Dynamic Sleeve: MMA ensemble signals on the primary asset combined with a momentum-based cash alternative ETF rotation.
Excess Return SMA Active
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.
🎯 Investment Objective
🛡️ Long-Term Investing Active
Ideal for wealth preservation and multi-year horizons. Optimized for low turnover and tax efficiency.
⚔️ Tactical Trading
Ideal for active capital rotation and momentum-first accounts. Optimized for high sensitivity to price shifts.
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LMBS Quality Metrics & KPI Summary
| Metric | 1Y | 5Y | 10Y | Full History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | |
| CAGR | 4.70% | 4.70% | 3.76% | 3.05% | 2.74% | 2.59% | 2.81% | 2.44% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 2.33 | 2.33 | 2.08 | 1.17 | 1.41 | 1.09 | 1.43 | 1.02 |
| Max Drawdown | -1.43% | -1.43% | -1.89% | -6.05% | -5.35% | -6.48% | -5.35% | -6.48% |
| % Time Invested | 100.0% | 100.0% | 58.8% | 100.0% | 73.3% | 100.0% | 75.3% | 100.0% |
| Trades / Year | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 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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| 2022-03-08 | 2024-03-28 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.09 | 8.75% | Interest Income | |
| 2018-11-20 | 2022-03-08 | Completed | 100% | $39.94 | $41.79 | 4.58% | Signal | |
| 2018-07-20 | 2018-11-20 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 0.74% | Interest Income | |
| 2016-10-31 | 2018-07-20 | Completed | 100% | $39.11 | $39.78 | 1.66% | Signal | |
| 2016-10-27 | 2016-10-31 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.00% | Interest Income | |