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Symphonies
Adjusted Balanced Portfolio with Recession Case (100D)
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A rules‑based 60/40 that turns defensive when the S&P 500 looks weak. If below its 100‑day average, it moves to ~24% stocks/76% Treasuries+TIPS; otherwise it holds ~60% globally diversified, value‑tilted stocks and 40% bonds.
NutHow it works
The strategy watches the S&P 500 against its 100‑day average (a simple trend yardstick). - If the index looks weak (below the average), it shifts defensive: ~24% stocks, ~76% short/intermediate Treasuries and inflation‑protected Treasuries (TIPS). - Otherwise it holds ~60% diversified stocks (value/small/international/real estate) and 40% bonds. Rebalanced daily.
CheckmarkValue prop
Trend-based 60/40 strategy that defends during weakness. In out-of-sample testing it delivers higher risk-adjusted returns (oos Sharpe ~3.64 vs SPY ~2.68; Calmar ~10.55) with far smaller drawdowns (1.21% vs 5.07%) and a low beta (~0.20), boosting diversification vs the S&P 500.

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OOS Start Date
May 4, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, trend filter (100-day ma), 60/40, value/small tilt, global equities, treasuries, tips, real estate
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 14 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AVDE
Avantis International Equity ETF
Stocks
AVDV
Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF
Stocks
AVEM
Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF
Stocks
AVUS
Avantis U.S. Equity ETF
Stocks
AVUV
Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF
Stocks
DFIV
Dimensional International Value ETF
Stocks
FNDC
Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF
Stocks
IJR
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
Stocks
RPV
Invesco S&P 500 Pure Value ETF
Stocks
SPTI
State Street SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Treasury 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 toIJR, VGSH, AVDV, VTIP, VNQ, SPTIandAVUS. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 13.85%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 3.73%. 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.