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Bamboo (DMS)

Bamboo (DMS) is a fixed-allocation portfolio reviewed on a monthly cadence. Its hypothetical backtest runs through 2026-07-23. BestFolio supplies the public rule or approach and backtest context; current signals, allocations, and paid interactive data remain restricted to Pro access. The recorded 2024-05 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
2026-07-23
History boundary
The recorded 2024-05 publication or construction boundary separates pre-publication simulation from later market observations under fixed rules; all returns remain hypothetical.
Rule / approach
1. Hold static allocation: IWB 40%, BND 20%, DBMF 20%, SGOL 20% 2. Bamboo+/++: each month, check IWB drawdown from its running month-end high 3. If drawdown > 15% → replace IWB with SSO (2x) or UPRO (3x) for up to 12 months 4. After 12…
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 2026-07-23. A run timestamp is not exposed here, so no stronger freshness claim is made.
Next expected action
First trading day of August; scheduled 2026-08-03 at 09:30 ET. Review the published signal before placing any trade.

Bamboo (DMS) at a glance

Bamboo (DMS) is a fixed-allocation portfolio by Randy Harris across US Equity, US Bonds, Managed Futures, Gold, rebalanced monthly. Backtested 1985-03-29 to 2026-07-23 (41.3 years): 8.8% CAGR, 1.17 Sharpe, -23.0% max drawdown, 8.3% volatility.

Type
Fixed Allocation
Author
Randy Harris
Rebalancing
Monthly
Risk
Moderate
Period
1985-03-29 to 2026-07-23
CAGR
8.8%
Sharpe
1.17
Max Drawdown
-23.0%
Volatility
8.3%

Bamboo (DMS) Fixed Allocation Portfolio

The Bamboo portfolio is a static 4-ETF allocation designed by Randy Harris (Dual Momentum Systems) as a modern alternative to the classic 60/40 portfolio. It combines US large-cap equities, total bond market, managed futures, and physical gold.

The Bamboo+ and Bamboo++ variants add a Smart Leverage overlay on the equity portion. When IWB experiences a drawdown exceeding 15% from its month-end peak, the equity sleeve is replaced with SSO (2x) or UPRO (3x) for up to 12 months, capturing the recovery.

Bamboo (DMS): frequently asked questions

What is Bamboo (DMS)?
Static 4-ETF allocation designed as a better 60/40: US large cap, total bonds, managed futures, and gold. Bamboo+/++ variants activate Smart Leverage (2x/3x) on the equity portion after 15% drawdowns. Annual rebalancing.
Who created the Bamboo (DMS) strategy?
Bamboo (DMS) was developed by Randy Harris.
What is the historical return and maximum drawdown of Bamboo (DMS)?
Backtested from 1985-03-29 to 2026-07-23, Bamboo (DMS) returned 8.8% CAGR with a -23.0% maximum drawdown and a Sharpe ratio of 1.17. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How often is Bamboo (DMS) rebalanced?
Bamboo (DMS) is rebalanced monthly. BestFolio publishes the updated allocation signal each period.
Is Bamboo (DMS) a fixed or tactical strategy?
Bamboo (DMS) is a fixed-allocation (strategic) portfolio: it holds a set allocation and rebalances on schedule rather than rotating based on market signals.

Backtest Performance (1985-03-29 to 2026-07-23)

MetricBamboo (DMS)
CAGR8.8%
Max Drawdown-23.0%
Sharpe1.17
Sortino1.92
Volatility8.3%
Calmar0.38
Total Return3164.3%
Backtest Period41.3 years

Strategy Details

Type
Fixed / Strategic
Rebalancing
monthly
Risk Level
moderate
Variants
3
Author
Randy Harris

Asset Classes

  • US Equity
  • US Bonds
  • Managed Futures
  • Gold

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