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10d BND vs. 10d SPHB
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A daily-rebalanced, rule-based mix of bonds and high-beta equities guided by 10-day momentum. Uses SHV, SOXL/SOX, UVXY as hedges or tilt instruments; primarily compares BND vs SPHB momentum, with nested rules to hedge risk and adjust exposure toward cash if signals weaken.
NutHow it works
- The plan runs every day. It compares the 10-day momentum of two main building blocks: BND (bond exposure) vs SPHB (high-beta stock exposure). Momentum here is measured using a simple strength-over-time idea: has the asset been moving up or down consistently over about 10 days? If BND’s momentum is stronger than SPHB’s, the system tilts toward bonds and cash. If SPHB’s momentum is stronger, it tilts toward SPHB (stocks). - There are several backup rules using other assets to decide how much to tilt and when to hedge: - SHV (short-term Treasuries) acts as a safe-haven option to dampen risk when signals look weak. - SOXX (semiconductors) and SOXL (leveraged semiconductor exposure) come into play in more aggressive branches, suggesting higher exposure to tech/growth if certain momentum thresholds are met. - UVXY (volatility ETF) is used as a hedge when momentum signals indicate rising market risk (typically when certain indicators exceed a threshold). - The decision tree uses a series of if-then checks with thresholds (for example, RSI-style momentum checks) to decide whether to overweight or underweight each asset. In plain terms: if momentum signals are strong for bonds, lean to bonds and cash; if signals favor riskier equities, lean to equities but keep hedges ready if risk rises. - RSI-like checks: RSI is a momentum gauge that compares recent gains to recent losses to decide if an asset is “overbought” (likely due for a pullback) or “oversold” (potential to rebound). In this strategy, RSI values (and thresholds like 80 or 74) are used to trigger or avoid certain bets (e.g., avoid or reduce exposure to ultrashort/more aggressive assets if momentum is extremely high on the wrong side). - The default posture when nothing compelling happens is to weight cash evenly, providing a ballast so you don’t stay overexposed to any single move. - In short: daily, you’re balancing a bond-like stance with an equity-like stance, guided by 10-day momentum signals and a handful of hedging instruments to protect against sudden risk spikes.
CheckmarkValue prop
Dynamic momentum tilt: bonds vs high-beta equities with hedges and daily rebalancing. Out-of-sample edge: ~100% annualized return vs ~22% SPY; Calmar ~1.43, Sharpe ~1.25. Growth potential with risk controls, but higher drawdown in stress.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.542.350.390.62
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
603.28%14.54%-2.02%-1.16%0.89
2,163,999.13%100.27%-12.79%53.87%1.41
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$216,409,912.80
Regulatory Fees
$326,067.53
Total Slippage
$2,326,550.32
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Jan 11, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Asset allocation, momentum strategy, risk management, daily rebalancing
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 6 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
SHV
iShares Trust iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF
Stocks
SPHB
Invesco S&P 500 High Beta ETF
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures 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 BND vs. 10d SPHB" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"10d BND vs. 10d SPHB" is currently allocated toSHV. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "10d BND vs. 10d SPHB" has returned 101.36%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "10d BND vs. 10d SPHB" is 69.91%. 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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