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Symphonies
Backtest: Four Corners | No metals/No VPU edition | SHARED
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A symphony is an automated trading strategy — Learn more about symphonies here

About

A rules-based ETF strategy that flips between growth tech, global stocks, bonds, cash, and simple hedges. It uses a 2×2 “tech vs utilities” and “corporate bonds vs T‑bills” map, plus quick overlays for extremes. Goal: high Sharpe, low drama.
NutHow it works
It’s a rulebook that moves among ETFs based on simple signals. 1) If tech (QQQ) has been very jumpy, shift to safety (Treasuries, USD, simple stock hedges). 2) If not, take quick trades when tech looks washed out or overheated (RSI = a “heat meter”). 3) Otherwise use a 2×2 map: compare tech (QQQ) vs utilities (VPU) and corporate bonds (CORP) vs T‑bills (BIL). If tech + credit look strong, lean risk‑on; if not, hold global stocks and quality bonds or mild 1x shorts. Always split across 2–4 ETFs.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample edge: ~29% annual return vs ~19% for SPY, with Calmar ~1.38 vs ~1.02—meaning higher upside per unit risk. Diversified, rules-based with hedges and volatility guards for steadier, risk-aware growth.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.40.630.20.44
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
653.72%15.01%-0.15%0.4%0.91
Backtest: Four Corners | No metals/No VPU edition | SHARED
88,475.02%59.99%8.19%5.28%2.08
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$8,857,501.96
Regulatory Fees
$29,540.57
Total Slippage
$197,411.17
Invest in this strategy
OOS Start Date
Apr 7, 2024
Trading Setting
Threshold 5%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, multi-asset etfs, momentum and mean‑reversion, volatility filter, risk management, hedged, leveraged etfs
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 20 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
BTAL
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Stocks
CORP
PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index Exchange-Traded Fund
Stocks
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
Stocks
LTPZ
PIMCO 15+ Year U.S. TIPS Index Exchange-Traded Fund
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SH
ProShares Short S&P500
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares
Stocks
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x Shares
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 toVCLT, VWOandVT. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 31.35%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 21.03%. 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.