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Symphonies
Basic FTLT | BIL Frontrunner
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Daily, step into T‑Bills (BIL) if major indexes/sectors look overheated; otherwise ride QQQ in healthy uptrends. In weaker markets, buy tech dips (XLK) or rotate among SPHB, PSQ, or BTAL based on short‑term signals. Targets ~80% exposure.
NutHow it works
Each day, it first checks if big stock funds look “too hot” over ~10 days. If any are, it parks in BIL (T‑Bills). If not: if the S&P 500 is above its 200‑day average, it holds QQQ (Nasdaq‑100). Otherwise it buys tech on dips (XLK) or, based on short‑term cues, switches among SPHB (high‑beta stocks), PSQ (a light short on QQQ), or BTAL (defensive).
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample: Sharpe ~1.47 vs ~1.04, annualized return ~35.8% vs 18.5%, max drawdown ~16.0% vs 18.8%. Combines trend-following, tech-dip buying, and a BIL cash hedge to lift returns vs the S&P 500.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.250.70.370.61
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
637.94%14.81%-1.77%0.2%0.9
Basic FTLT | BIL Frontrunner
12,499.41%39.67%0.33%1.53%1.84
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$1,259,940.51
Regulatory Fees
$3,859.50
Total Slippage
$25,518.03
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OOS Start Date
Jul 31, 2024
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical allocation, trend-following, mean-reversion, risk management, etfs, daily rebalancing
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 12 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
IOO
iShares Global 100 ETF
Stocks
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
Stocks
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
Stocks
SPHB
Invesco S&P 500 High Beta ETF
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
VOX
Vanguard Communication Services ETF
Stocks
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
Stocks
XLF
State Street Financial 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.

"Basic FTLT | BIL Frontrunner" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Basic FTLT | BIL Frontrunner" is currently allocated toQQQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Basic FTLT | BIL Frontrunner" has returned 30.68%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Basic FTLT | BIL Frontrunner" is 16.03%. 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 "Basic FTLT | BIL Frontrunner", 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.