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[1][1] Long Term
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A long-term, multi-asset strategy combining a core diversified equity/bond mix with an adaptive overlay that shifts between risk-on and risk-off using momentum, volatility, and rate signals. It includes hedges, sectors, and alternative assets to balance growth and protection.
NutHow it works
- Start with a core long-term mix (Ginger Ale) that provides broad exposure to U.S. and international stocks plus a bond component. - Apply Adaptive All Weather v1.5 as an overlay that can tilt toward risk-on (growth) or risk-off (defense) based on momentum and rate signals. - Use Crash Protection to add hedges when risk is high; use Equities to seek upside when signals are positive; otherwise move toward defensive assets and hedges. - Maintain additional sleeves for Bonds (stabilizers), Commodities & Real Estate (inflation and diversification), and Spread Across the Market (broad market participation with ballast). - Use rule-based selections (momentum, relative strength, moving averages) to pick top/bottom performers within each sleeve and allocate capital accordingly. - The overall aim is a diversified, adaptive portfolio that can participate in uptrends while limiting drawdowns in downturns; rebalancing is guided by a corridor width (0.1 in this model). - No reliance on a single indicator or single asset; multiple layers of checks help avoid overexposure to any one regime.
CheckmarkValue prop
Adaptive, multi-asset overlay that seeks growth with protection. Out-of-sample: ~17.8% annual vs S&P 22.5%, but only ~14.2% max drawdown vs 18.8%—with strong risk-adjusted metrics (Calmar ~1.25).

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OOS Start Date
Apr 21, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Long-term diversified multi-asset risk-managed overlay, tactical asset allocation, equities/bonds/alternatives
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 51 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AVDV
Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF
Stocks
AVUV
Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF
Stocks
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Stocks
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Stocks
DGS
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund
Stocks
EDV
Vanguard World Funds Extended Duration ETF
Stocks
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x 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.

"[1][1] Long Term" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"[1][1] Long Term" is currently allocated toUSDU, AVDV, DGS, VBR, VOO, TLH, SHY, BTAL, VTI, VWO, EDV, AVUV, GLD, PDBC, TMV, SQQQ, XLPandVEA. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "[1][1] Long Term" has returned 15.81%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "[1][1] Long Term" is 14.23%. 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 "[1][1] Long Term", 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.