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Symphonies
10 CR of KMLM > 0 -> Go KMLM/BIL, ELSE SPY
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A symphony is an automated trading strategy — Learn more about symphonies here

About

Uses KMLM’s short-term trend as a market weather vane: if KMLM has been rising, hold KMLM plus T‑bills; if not, hold the S&P 500. Seeks equity exposure in calm times and a diversifying sleeve when macro trends dominate.
NutHow it works
Tickers: KMLM = a managed‑futures ETF (trends in commodities, currencies, rates); BIL = 1–3 month T‑bills (cash‑like); SPY = S&P 500 stocks. Rule: If KMLM’s last 10 trading days return is positive, hold 50% KMLM and 50% BIL. Otherwise, hold 100% SPY. Rebalance mainly when the signal flips or weights drift ~10%.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: ~20.12% annualized return vs SPY ~18.66%, Sharpe ~1.26 vs ~1.05, and drawdown ~12.9% vs ~18.8%. A regime-switching approach uses trend signals to chase equity upside while cutting risk in stressed markets.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.160.370.260.51
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
101.02%14.77%2.19%5.01%0.9
10 CR of KMLM > 0 -> Go KMLM/BIL, ELSE SPY
191.12%23.47%1.56%5.72%1.75
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$29,111.86
Regulatory Fees
$93.36
Total Slippage
$612.93
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OOS Start Date
Sep 18, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation,momentum,managed futures,etf rotation,regime switching
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 3 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
KMLM
KraneShares Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF
Stocks
SPY
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.

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

The symphony is currently allocated toBILandKMLM. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 20.12%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 12.90%. 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.