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CDM (Composite Dual Momentum)

CDM (Composite Dual Momentum) is a tactical asset allocation strategy reviewed on a monthly cadence. Its hypothetical backtest runs through 2026-07-31. BestFolio supplies the public rule or approach and backtest context; current signals, allocations, and paid interactive data remain restricted to Pro access. The recorded 2012 publication or construction boundary separates pre-publication simulation from later market observations under fixed rules; all returns remain hypothetical. Users review each scheduled signal and place any resulting trades in their own brokerage. BestFolio does not execute trades or provide personalized investment advice.

Cadence
Monthly
Backtest data through
2026-07-31
History boundary
The recorded 2012 publication or construction boundary separates pre-publication simulation from later market observations under fixed rules; all returns remain hypothetical.
Rule / approach
1. For each of the 4 modules (Equities, Credit, Real Estate, Stress): 2. Step 1 (Relative momentum): compare 12-month returns of the two module assets, pick the winner 3. Step 2 (Absolute momentum): if winner's 12m return > BIL's → hold…
BestFolio supplies
the public rule or approach and backtest context; current signals, allocations, and paid interactive data remain restricted to Pro access
Customer action
Review each scheduled signal and place any required trades in your own brokerage; BestFolio does not execute orders.
Costs and exclusions
net of a modeled one-way transaction cost (10 bps, scaled up to 3x under stress); taxes, fund-expense drift, or market impact are not modeled
Freshness
The latest available backtest ends 2026-07-31. A run timestamp is not exposed here, so no stronger freshness claim is made.
Next expected action
Today (first trading day of August); scheduled 2026-08-03 at 09:30 ET. Review the published signal before placing any trade.

CDM (Composite Dual Momentum) at a glance

CDM (Composite Dual Momentum) is a tactical asset allocation (TAA) strategy by Gary Antonacci across US Equity, International Equity, Corporate Bonds, High Yield Bonds, rebalanced monthly. Backtested 1987-12-31 to 2026-07-31 (38.5 years): 8.9% CAGR, 1.07 Sharpe, -21.1% max drawdown, 9.0% volatility.

Type
Tactical (TAA)
Author
Gary Antonacci
Rebalancing
Monthly
Risk
Moderate
Period
1987-12-31 to 2026-07-31
CAGR
8.9%
Sharpe
1.07
Max Drawdown
-21.1%
Volatility
9.0%

CDM (Composite Dual Momentum) Tactical Asset Allocation Strategy

Composite Dual Momentum (CDM) applies Gary Antonacci's dual momentum framework across four independent portfolio modules, each allocated 25% of the portfolio: Equities, Credit, Real Estate, and Stress.

Within each module, two assets compete on relative momentum (12-month total return). The winner is then tested against an absolute momentum filter: if the winning asset's 12-month return exceeds BIL (T-bills), it is held; otherwise, the module rotates entirely into BIL as a defensive position.

CDM (Composite Dual Momentum): frequently asked questions

What is Composite Dual Momentum?
Four independent 25% dual-momentum modules (Equities, Credit, Real Estate, Stress). Each module picks its relative momentum winner, then applies an absolute filter vs T-bills. Broadly diversified across asset classes. Monthly rebalancing.
Who created the CDM (Composite Dual Momentum) strategy?
CDM (Composite Dual Momentum) was developed by Gary Antonacci. It is based on Antonacci, G. Dual Momentum Investing. McGraw-Hill (2014)..
What is the historical return and maximum drawdown of CDM (Composite Dual Momentum)?
Backtested from 1987-12-31 to 2026-07-31, CDM (Composite Dual Momentum) returned 8.9% CAGR with a -21.1% maximum drawdown and a Sharpe ratio of 1.07. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How often is CDM (Composite Dual Momentum) rebalanced?
CDM (Composite Dual Momentum) is rebalanced monthly. BestFolio publishes the updated allocation signal each period.
Is CDM (Composite Dual Momentum) a tactical asset allocation strategy?
Yes. CDM (Composite Dual Momentum) is a tactical asset allocation (TAA) strategy: it adjusts its holdings based on market signals each period rather than holding a fixed allocation.

Backtest Performance (1987-12-31 to 2026-07-31)

MetricCDM (Composite Dual Momentum)
CAGR8.9%
Max Drawdown-21.1%
Sharpe1.07
Sortino1.63
Volatility9.0%
Calmar0.42
Total Return2588.4%
Backtest Period38.5 years

Strategy Details

Type
Tactical (TAA)
Rebalancing
monthly
Risk Level
moderate
Variants
1
Author
Gary Antonacci
Source
Antonacci, G. Dual Momentum Investing. McGraw-Hill (2014).

Asset Classes

  • US Equity
  • International Equity
  • Corporate Bonds
  • High Yield Bonds
  • REITs
  • Gold
  • Long-Term Treasuries
  • T-Bills

Categories

Further reading

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