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ISPY ECML+ Sector Rotator
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A two-part, rules-based equity strategy: 60% is a dynamic sector-rotation engine with RSI/momentum signals and a volatility hedge; 40% is a regime-based overlay using SPY trend to pick ISPY/ECML or cash-tilt to BIL. No regular rebalancing; uses sector ETFs, hedging tools, and a conservative risk framework.
NutHow it works
Two main parts: - 60% Sector Rotator: Checks momentum and momentum-related indicators on broad sector ETFs (Technology, Financials, Health Care, Energy, Materials, Telecom, Real Estate, Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, Utilities, Consumer Staples). It uses short-term RSI signals (e.g., RSI over 10 days) to flag overbought/oversold conditions and then selects the strongest sector to overweight. A volatility hedge using UVXY/ SVXY concepts is embedded, so risk spikes can prompt hedge-like moves or moving to cash-like positions. Within each sector, the top-performing sub-asset (often a single ETF or levered variant) is chosen using a moving-average performance screen (window around 200 days). The 60% sleeve is then allocated to that sector exposure (with explicit cash-equivalents when conditions trigger). There are explicit “wt-cash” steps showing portions allocated to cash-like positions under certain conditions, and the overall weight for this sleeve sits at 60/100. - 40% Regime Overlay: A simpler, trend-following rule. It looks at SPY’s relative price momentum via a 50-day vs 200-day moving-average test. If SPY is in an uptrend (50-day MA above 200-day MA), the system rotates into ISPY (S&P 500 High Income ETF) and ECML (Fundamental Value ETF) to capture potential upside in a rising market. If not, it shifts into BIL (short-term Treasuries) as a defensive, capital-preserving position. This sleeve is weighted 40/100 and uses a modest look-back (3 days for some signals) to decide on the ISPY/ECML versus BIL exposure. Rebalancing is set to none, with a small corridor width to avoid churn. It also blends two assets (ISPY, ECML) when the market is favorable, or leaves money in cash-like Treasuries when it isn’t. - Tickers and assets: The strategy trades broad sector ETFs (XLK, XLF, XLV, XLE, XLB, XTL, XLRE, XLY, XLI, XLU, XLP, etc.), leveraging leveraged or inverse volatility overlays (UVXY, SVXY) for hedging, as well as non-traditional assets (ISPY, ECML) for the 40% sleeve, and a cash proxy (BIL). The plan notes explicit weights and “top” selections, indicating a disciplined, rules-based approach rather than discretionary picking. The overall design aims to capture sector leadership when the market is healthy, while offering a protective overlay during volatility spikes and a regime-based fallback in downturns or uncertain times.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy delivers higher risk-adjusted and total return than the S&P 500: Sharpe 1.46 vs 0.91; ~46% vs ~16% annualized; Calmar ~1.96. Sector-rotation with hedges seeks leadership and smoother downside.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.391.270.460.68
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
46.79%18.86%-1.77%0.2%1.16
263.53%78.75%-0.44%11.76%2.1
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$36,352.85
Regulatory Fees
$78.32
Total Slippage
$491.17
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OOS Start Date
Oct 14, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 4%
Type
Stocks
Category
Equities, sector rotation, multi-strategy, hedging
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 28 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
CURE
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
DRN
Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
DUSL
Direxion Daily Industrials Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
ECML
Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF
Stocks
ERX
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X ETF
Stocks
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x ETF
Stocks
ISPY
ProShares S&P 500 High Income ETF
Stocks
LTL
ProShares Ultra Communication Services
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
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.

" ISPY ECML+ Sector Rotator" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

" ISPY ECML+ Sector Rotator" is currently allocated toSVXY, ISPYandECML. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, " ISPY ECML+ Sector Rotator" has returned 40.47%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for " ISPY ECML+ Sector Rotator" is 23.54%. 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 " ISPY ECML+ Sector Rotator", 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.