At its core, Alpha Shield measures market stress through the VIX futures curve — a key gauge of investor sentiment and volatility expectations.
By tracking the shape of the curve and how it changes over time, the algorithm detects subtle shifts that often precede market declines or rallies.
It combines multiple independent volatility and curve-slope metrics, scores them in real time, and issues a simple daily signal: stay invested (IN) or step aside (OUT).
This rules-based approach removes emotion, adapts to changing market conditions, and is recalibrated daily for precision.
The result? A systematic, data-driven model that turns complex volatility analytics into a clear, simple actionable decision — in time to protect capital and capture opportunities.