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10d BIL vs 10d IEF - SOXX MR
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A daily binary rotation between SOXX (semiconductors) and SHV (short Treasuries), guided by 10-day RSI signals on BIL/IEF and extremes in SOXX RSI. Mostly defensive (SHV) with an occasional tilt to SOXX when SOXX is oversold.
NutHow it works
- RSI is a momentum indicator that compares recent gains and losses to gauge overbought/oversold conditions. A common interpretation: higher values mean stronger recent upward moves; very high values suggest the asset may be due for a pullback, while very low values suggest a rebound could follow. In this strategy, RSI is calculated over the last 10 days for several tickers. - The strategy compares the 10-day RSI of BIL (very short-term Treasuries) to the 10-day RSI of IEF (longer-term Treasuries). If RSI(BIL) < RSI(IEF), the system considers a risk-on or risk-off tilt based on a second check. If RSI(BIL) >= RSI(IEF), it uses the same second checks (the DSL shows symmetric branching, but the final actions end up based on SOXX RSI readings). - The next check uses SOXX's 10-day RSI. If RSI(SOXX,10) > 80, the model switches to SHV (defensive, short Treasuries). If RSI(SOXX,10) < 30, it shifts to SOXX (risk-on, semiconductor equities). If RSI(SOXX,10) is between 30 and 80, it defaults back to SHV (defensive). - The position is always 100% in a single asset (no diversification across both SOXX and SHV at the same time). - The daily rebalance means the portfolio is re-evaluated and re-allocated every trading day based on the latest RSI signals. The assets involved are: SHV (short-term Treasuries) and SOXX (semiconductors). The BIL/IEF comparison is used as a regime filter, but in practice the day-to-day decision is driven by SOXX RSI thresholds. This is a tactical, binary rotation strategy with a bias toward safety unless SOXX shows an oversold condition, in which case it tilts toward equities in the semiconductor sector. - Practical notes: expect exposure to interest-rate and macro regime shifts via the bond ETFs, plus sector risk via SOXX. Transaction costs and tax considerations of daily trading may impact real-world performance. The strategy is educational and should be backtested and understood before live use.
CheckmarkValue prop
Value prop: A rules-based SHV/SOXX binary rotation that stays defensive unless SOXX is oversold, delivering tighter downside control and steady upside. OOS: drawdown 9.11% vs 18.76% (S&P); return 14.88% vs 20.38%; Calmar 1.63.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.060.180.130.37
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
524.04%10.27%-2.02%-1.16%0.59
309.11%7.81%0.24%0.83%0.83
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$40,911.06
Regulatory Fees
$104.43
Total Slippage
$653.25
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OOS Start Date
Feb 2, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, momentum, binary rotation, risk management, daily rebalance, sector rotation
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 4 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SHV
iShares Trust iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor 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.

"10d BIL vs 10d IEF - SOXX MR" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"10d BIL vs 10d IEF - SOXX MR" is currently allocated toSHV. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "10d BIL vs 10d IEF - SOXX MR" has returned 14.13%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "10d BIL vs 10d IEF - SOXX MR" is 9.11%. 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.

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