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(A) Unlevered KMLM/IYT/CORP 100% Win Rate BIL (43/6 2023) 14 STD
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A two-branch, daily-rebalanced rule-based strategy that (a) selects a single core equity tilt based on RSI momentum across sectors/ETFs, and (b) may switch to a volatility/short-term- Treasuries hedge (UVXY+BIL) under specific RSI and other signal conditions. It uses KMLM as a momentum reference, aims to be unlevered, and allocates 100% of capital to the chosen path each day.
NutHow it works
Two main branches are evaluated every day: - Core Equity Tilt (the default path): compare RSI momentum between ETFs (notably XLK vs KMLM, IYT, CORP, QQQ, SPY) with short lookbacks (10–21 days) to pick a strong performer (often QQQ or related tech/market-cap heavy ETFs). The result is a 100% allocation to that chosen equity exposure for the day. The decision steps are nested checks that prioritize the strongest RSI signal across a few assets and thresholds. - 100% Win Rate UVXY + BIL Beater (the hedge sleeve): if volatile conditions appear favorable according to a chain of RSI checks (e.g., UVXY RSI above a threshold, and other assets’ RSI readings above thresholds, sometimes with a tail-risk or cumulative return test on CAOS or related ETFs), the strategy allocates 100% to the volatility/short-term treasury sleeve (UVXY and BIL mix) instead of the core equity tilt. There are additional fallback checks (e.g., TQQQ RSI, SPY RSI) to decide whether to stay with the hedges or revert to the equity tilt. - Rebalance cadence: every trading day, the algorithm re-evaluates the conditions and assigns the entire capital to the chosen path. - Tickers involved: QQQ (tech-heavy large-cap), SPY (broad market), XLK (technology sector), IYT (transportation), CORP (unspecified but treated as an equity ETF in the logic), XLP (consumer staples), XLU (utilities), UVXY (volatility futures), BIL (short-term Treasuries), TQQQ (levered tech in one sub-case), CAOS (tail-risk ETF), KMLM (benchmark/reference RSI). The entire set sits under the umbrella of EQUITIES, with a hedge sleeve including volatility and Treasuries.
CheckmarkValue prop
Unlevered, daily-rebalanced strategy with RSI-driven core tilt and a volatility hedge. Out-of-sample, Sharpe is similar to the S&P, but drawdowns are lower (4.1% vs 5.1%) and Calmar ~4.43—offering resilience in volatile markets.

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OOS Start Date
Jul 8, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Rule-based; momentum; cross-asset rsi; volatility hedge; daily rebalance; unlevered
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 11 assets in total
Ticker
Type
CAOS
Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF
Stocks
CORP
PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index Exchange-Traded Fund
Stocks
IYT
iShares U.S. Transportation ETF
Stocks
KMLM
KraneShares Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Stocks
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
Stocks
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR 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 toCAOS. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 16.10%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 4.09%. 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.