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Balanced Portfolio (Quarterly) with Recession Case (100D)
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A two-scenario, trend-based, multi-asset portfolio. If SPY is above its 100-day average, tilt defensively with 70% long-term Treasuries and gold; if not, diversify across equities, Treasuries (long and short), and gold. Rebalance daily (config) to stay aligned with the rule.
NutHow it works
- Monitors SPY to gauge market trend using the 100-day moving average. If the 100-day average is below the current SPY price (market above its 100-day average), follow the uptrend/defensive tilt: 70% in long-term Treasuries (VGLT), 10% in broad US stocks (VTI), 20% in gold (SGOL). - If the condition is not met (market not above the 100-day average), switch to a diversified, growth-friendly mix: 20% VTI, 20% VIOV (small-cap value), 20% VGLT (long-term Treasuries), 20% VGSH (short-term Treasuries), 20% SGOL (gold). - The weights sum to 100% in each scenario, implying full allocation across the five assets with no explicit cash reserve (the wrapper “wt-cash-equal” is a structural piece of the plan). - Rebalance frequency is stated as daily, ensuring the portfolio stays aligned with the current rule set, though the plan’s name suggests a quarterly cadence; you can adjust the rebalance to quarterly if preferred. - Assets chosen cover equities (VTI, VIOV), fixed income (VGSH, VGLT), and a hedge (SGOL) to smooth returns across regimes. The 100D signal is a simple, transparent rule designed to be easy to understand and implement rather than to optimize over many parameters.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this trend-driven, multi-asset strategy offers better risk-adjusted returns than the S&P 500: higher Sharpe (2.91 vs 2.68), much lower max drawdown (3.28% vs 5.07%), and a strong Calmar (~7.57) with positive alpha.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.040.190.10.31
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
699.04%14.36%-1.77%0.2%0.87
148.5%6.05%-0.66%4.3%0.63
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$24,850.25
Regulatory Fees
$113.50
Total Slippage
$289.64
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OOS Start Date
May 4, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Balanced multi-asset, trend-following, recession hedge, daily rebalancing
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 6 assets in total
Ticker
Type
SGOL
abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
VGLT
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF
Stocks
VGSH
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
Stocks
VIOV
Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF
Stocks
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
Stocks

FAQ

A Composer symphony is an automated trading strategy that executes trades based on parameters of your choice. Some symphonies are similar to holding one ETF in normal conditions and rotating to a different ETF when market conditions shift, for example a 5% drop in the S&P 500, while others use complex rules with dozens of triggers. However, complex doesn’t always mean better. A simple, well-structured symphony can be just as effective as an intricate one. Learn more about how symphonies work here.

The symphony is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

The symphony is currently allocated toVTI, SGOL, VGLT, VGSHandVIOV. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 20.26%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 3.53%. The maximum drawdown measures the largest peak-to-trough decline. It's an important metric to evaluate risk and the strategy's behavior during market stress.

To invest in the symphony, simply click the Invest button on this page. You'll need to open an account with Composer if you don't have one yet, then you can start investing. Composer will automatically execute the trades for you based on the strategy's rules. Composer also supports trading individual stocks, ETFs, and options.