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Symphonies
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About

Half defensive, half tactical. The core parks in T‑bills unless Costco/UnitedHealth aren’t overheated. The tactical sleeve trend-follows with 3x Nasdaq, buys brief rebounds in semis after big selloffs, and occasionally hedges with volatility—otherwise returns to cash.
NutHow it works
Split 50/50. The “shield” half stays in cash-like T‑bills unless Costco or UnitedHealth look not too hot; a crash switch forces cash. The tactical half buys 3x‑Nasdaq when the trend is up, tries short, sharp rebounds in 3x‑semis after big drops, and briefly holds a volatility hedge when markets look feverish. Safety checks often send it back to cash.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy aims higher upside than SPY: 29.21% vs 23.29% annualized, with Calmar ~1.20, signaling strong risk-adjusted gains. It blends cash-like defense with tactical leverage to ride trends; drawdowns can be larger (≈24.3% vs 18.8%).

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OOS Start Date
May 6, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 20%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, trend-following, mean reversion, volatility hedge, defensive core, leveraged etfs, market timing
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 0 assets in total
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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 toUNH, COSTandTQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 29.21%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 24.33%. 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, crypto, and options.