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20d BND vs 20d SPHB
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A daily, rule-based momentum strategy switching between safe (SHV) and aggressive (SOXL/SOXX) bets, guided by 20-day RSI on bonds vs high-beta stocks and supported by short-term RSI checks on semis/volatility; high risk and dynamic exposure shifts.
NutHow it works
- Every day, compute 20-day RSI for BND (bond fund) and SPHB (high-beta stock fund). If RSI(BND,20) > RSI(SPHB,20), the system follows a defensive path focused on safe/cash-like exposure; otherwise it goes into a risk-on/tactical path. - In the defensive path, the primary asset is SHV (short-term Treasury ETF) with additional checks that may adjust exposure to other assets (e.g., semiconductor-related or volatility-related) only if certain momentum thresholds are met. The exact nested checks involve short-term RSI readings (window 10) on related assets, with thresholds that can trigger moving into or out of SHV. - In the risk-on path, the system looks to SOXL (levered semiconductor ETF) as a core long, but only if its momentum isn't deteriorating drastically. If SOXL momentum is weak (e.g., RSI below a low threshold like 30 on a short window) the model shifts away from SOXL toward SHV (defensive) or other safe signals. - UVXY (volatility ETF) is used as a hedge signal: when volatility momentum is high (e.g., RSI on UVXY above a high threshold), the strategy tends to retreat toward SHV or reduce risky exposure. - The structure includes an explicit cash-equal weight mechanism, effectively keeping cash as a baseline in many parts of the decision tree. - In short, the strategy toggles between safety (SHV/cash-like exposure) and aggressive bets (SOXL/SOXX) based on a network of RSI signals across BND, SPHB, SOXL, SOXX, UVXY, and SHV, with volatility-driven hedges and multiple fallback rules to avoid lingering in unfavorable conditions.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this strategy targets ~42% annualized returns vs SPY’s ~19%, using daily momentum shifts between aggressive bets and SHV cash with hedges. Higher upside comes with higher drawdown risk, but it can outperform in strong bull markets.
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YTD
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.542.380.390.63
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
605.13%14.55%-1.77%0.2%0.89
2,190,011.2%100.4%-21.72%-8.93%1.41
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$219,011,119.52
Regulatory Fees
$357,340.41
Total Slippage
$2,554,118.02
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Mar 12, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Rule-based momentum, multi-asset, tactical, high-risk
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.

"20d BND vs 20d SPHB" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"20d BND vs 20d SPHB" is currently allocated toSHV. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "20d BND vs 20d SPHB" has returned 35.19%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "20d BND vs 20d SPHB" is 74.88%. 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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