Open Interest Divergence
open_interest_divergenceDivergence between spot price and open interest, signalling positioning unwinds.
How the factor is constructed
The index capitalizes on the persistent relationship between open-interest dynamics and future asset performance, systematically identifying and exploiting divergence in open-interest patterns across assets.
The universe consists of the most liquid and actively traded assets, identified on a rolling basis and survivorship-bias free. Positions are scaled by the inverse of rolling volatility; the factor is available point-in-time with hourly updates.
Open Interest Divergence vs. factor average
This .40 series is a tradeable but demonstrative model portfolio — a liquid top-40 implementation that evidences Open Interest Divergence's cross-sectional predictive power. The product is the raw factor data: clients license it and apply it within their own models, universes and risk frameworks.
| Period | Return | EW avg | Ann. vol | Sharpe | Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.00% | — | — | — | 0% |
| 3 months | +0.00% | — | — | — | 0% |
| Year to date | +0.00% | — | — | — | 0% |
| 1 year | +0.00% | — | 0% | 0.00 | 0% |
| Since inception | +0.00% | — | 0% | 0.00 | 0% |