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Anansi Portfolio | Public | 2025-03-01
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A daily-rebalanced, rules-based rotation strategy that seeks leadership in US equities using a KMLM-overlay, with built-in hedges (VIXY/BTAL) and defensive bets (TLT/PSQ) to manage risk. It rotates among frontrunners, tech/semis, and beta/specific groupings based on momentum signals and a complex decision tree.
NutHow it works
- It is a rules-based rotation strategy focused on US equities with a volatility/defensive overlay. - It uses momentum signals (for example, relative strength indices and price vs. moving averages) on major market proxies (SPY, QQQ) and sector/market-family ETFs (XLK, SMH, IOO, VGT, XLF, etc.). - A central overlay (KMLM) is used to judge leaders and to set up rival group comparisons (e.g., XLK/KMLM, SMH/KMLM, SPY/KMLM). - When momentum is very strong (illustrated by a high RSI on SPY and supportive conditions on KMLM-linked signals), the system scales into frontrunner groups and mixes in hedges (VIXY and BTAL) using a defined “VIX Blend” (e.g., 75/25 or 50/50). - If momentum or risk signals are weaker or unfavorable, the system shifts toward bear/defensive rotations (e.g., long-dated bonds via TLT, inverse exposure via PSQ, or other hedging configurations). - The logic is implemented as a cascade of nested conditions (“if this, then that”) that guide which group gets capital and in what weight, with daily rebalancing to allocate 100% of capital across selected assets. - The design includes multiple sub-groups such as “KMLM Signals,” “KMLM Switcher,” “Anansi Mods” (Bull/Bear/Step Up/Rotator), and “Single Pops,” which collectively determine the final mix. - In plain terms: the system tries to own the strongest leaders, but always keeps a hedge ready and a fallback defensive bucket to keep risk in check when markets look risky. - What is KMLM? It is a live ticker used in this system as a momentum reference and overlay. It’s treated as both a signal input and a benchmark for comparing other asset sets; if KMLM looks strong by its own momentum metrics, the system tends to tilt toward the related KMLM-enabled groups. - Practical takeaway for a layman: the strategy is a sophisticated, automated attempt to rotate into leaders in the stock market while using volatility hedges to dampen risk, and it does so by following a large, multi-step set of rules every day rather than relying on a single indicator or a fixed allocation.
CheckmarkValue prop
Automated, rules-based rotation that rides market leaders with built-in hedges. Out-of-sample: ~37% annualized vs ~23% SPY; Sharpe ~1.16, Calmar ~1.79. Higher upside with risk controls—larger drawdowns to capture growth.

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OOS Start Date
Mar 1, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Equities, momentum rotation, hedged multi-asset, daily rebalance
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 64 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market
Stocks
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
COKE
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. Common Stock
Stocks
CORP
PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index Exchange-Traded Fund
Stocks
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
Stocks
DIA
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
Stocks
DLN
WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund
Stocks
DOG
ProShares Short Dow30
Stocks
EDC
Direxion Daily MSCI Emerging Markets 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.

"Anansi Portfolio | Public | 2025-03-01" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Anansi Portfolio | Public | 2025-03-01" is currently allocated toEUM, PGR, COKE, NVO, UUP, MO, TQQQ, LLY, EDC, QLD, BIL, COSTandPSQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Anansi Portfolio | Public | 2025-03-01" has returned 37.40%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Anansi Portfolio | Public | 2025-03-01" is 20.80%. 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 "Anansi Portfolio | Public | 2025-03-01", 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.