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5/6/24 Simple Portfolio (UVXY) + BB V3.0.4.2A merged with v4 Pops and V1 New SOXL + BB V3.0.4.2a merged with v2 TEC/SOX/HIB Baller - UVXY and V1 New SOXL Baller
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About

A multi-block, regime-based rotation among leveraged growth ETFs and volatility hedges, driven by momentum and RSI-like signals, designed to chase upside in bull periods while defending in risk-off regimes. High risk due to 3x levered ETFs and volatility ETFs; not suitable for passive, long-term investors.
NutHow it works
A rules-based rotation across many ETFs is run in many blocks. Each block tests short- and long-term momentum and volatility indicators (notably RSI and moving-average-based returns) on sets of tickers such as UVXY, VIXY/VIXM, SOXL, TECL, SOXS, SPXL, TQQQ, SPY, and others. If a block’s signals meet its thresholds, the block nominates one or more assets to own. The system merges several blocks (Pops, Baller variants, and “Safety/Defense” blocks) into the final allocation. The result is a highly active, regime-driven tilt toward leveraged growth (tech/semis), volatility hedges, or defensive positions (bills, short-duration bonds) depending on the current signals. Because many blocks can fire simultaneously, the model often ends up signaling multiple assets; a final allocation is constructed from the ensemble of block signals. Expect frequent changes, large potential drawdowns with levered ETFs during stress, and sensitivity to lookback choices and thresholds. Note: UVXY is a volatility proxy that tends to rise when stocks fall; SOXL/TECL are 3x levered bets on semiconductors/tech; SPXL and TQQQ are 3x long broad-market bets. Defensive pieces include SHY (short-term Treasuries), BIL (short-term Treasuries), and AGG (broad bonds).
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample Sharpe 1.55 vs SPY 1.41; annualized return 69.38% vs 22.49%; Calmar 2.22; max drawdown 31.31% vs 18.76%. Regime-driven, leveraged ETF rotation chasing upside with volatility hedges—higher upside, more risk than the S&P.
1M
3M
6M
YTD
1Y
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Max
Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
1.590.450.040.2
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
134.21%14.51%-1.77%0.2%0.77
1,786,118.71%375.19%-10.06%-3.63%3.69
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$178,621,871.42
Regulatory Fees
$677,725.68
Total Slippage
$4,823,559.55
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Apr 24, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 1%
Type
Stocks
Category
Leveraged etf rotation, volatility timing, regime-based momentum
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 73 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond 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
CURE
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Stocks
DGRO
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
Stocks
EDV
Vanguard World Funds Extended Duration ETF
Stocks
EEM
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets 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.

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

The symphony is currently allocated toDGRO, TMF, SVXY, SOXS, SCHDandVIXM. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 63.71%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 31.31%. 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, and options.