SCHI
Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF
TREND FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE HISTORY
2026-07-26
Executive Summary
The quantitative backtest for SCHI (Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF) using the Excess Return SMA* strategy in a Investing context demonstrated its primary role in risk mitigation, experiencing a maximum drawdown of -10.2% (compared to the benchmark's drawdown of -19.8%). Over the evaluated period, this protective approach generated a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.5%, compared to a Buy-and-Hold benchmark return of 0.9%. The strategy executed 1 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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SCHI Quality Metrics & KPI Summary
| Metric | 1Y | 5Y | Full History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | |
| CAGR | 3.30% | 3.30% | 1.44% | 0.72% | 1.50% | 0.93% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.39 | 0.11 | 0.40 | 0.14 |
| Max Drawdown | -3.01% | -3.01% | -10.25% | -20.67% | -10.25% | -19.75% |
| % Time Invested | 100.0% | 100.0% | 49.6% | 100.0% | 51.7% | 100.0% |
| Trades / Year | 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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| 2022-04-11 | 2024-08-05 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.11 | 10.73% | Interest Income | |
| 2021-10-06 | 2022-04-11 | Completed | 100% | $21.25 | $19.16 | -9.89% | Signal | |
| 2021-10-04 | 2021-10-06 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.00% | Interest Income | |