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A multi-asset, rule-based strategy that times volatility hedges and sector momentum, then tilts between leveraged long/short bets across SPY, QQQ, and semis based on RSI-derived signals and moving-average checks; uses explicit weights and a fixed rebalancing framework.
NutHow it works
Big picture: the system runs a sequence of automated checks and, if certain conditions are met, buys or sells specific ETFs. It uses momentum-style indicators (RSI) to gauge when a market is stretched and then moves capital to the appropriate instrument. The logic is layered: - Overbought SPY condition: If SPY’s short-term momentum is very high (RSI above 75 on a 6-day lookback), the model shifts into volatility bets by selecting UVXY or VIXY. It picks the asset with relatively weaker momentum between the two (bottom selection by RSI across a 13-day window) and allocates most of the available risk budget to that choice (about 80%). - Semiconductors momentum check: If the SPY overbought condition is not met, the system looks at SOXX (semiconductors) momentum. If SOXX’s 10-day RSI is very high (above 76), it tilts to SOXS (bear/ inverse semiconductor exposure). If SOXX RSI is modestly low (below 57), it tilts to SOXL (levered semiconductor bull). There’s a nested structure that allows further adjustments depending on additional RSI checks, with a 100% allocation when this block fires. - Slunt (cross-asset tilt) module: This block uses price versus moving-average checks across SPY-related positions (like UPRO, SPXU) and QQQ-related positions (TQQQ, SQQQ) to tilt between bullish and bearish exposures, sometimes across multiple instruments, guided by current price, moving averages, and relationships between SPY and SPY proxies. It also uses explicit weights (often heavy on the chosen direction) and a 50–80% risk budget in different branches. - Cash and weighting: Each branch uses a “wt-cash-equal” mechanism to distribute cash evenly within that sub-strategy’s basket, and then a higher-level weight governs how much of the portfolio is allocated to that sub-strategy if it fires. - Risk controls: Rebalance is set to none in the sense of not forcing frequent rebalances; there is a corridor width parameter (0.069) that constrains how far positions can drift before actions are taken. In short: the strategy tries to time risk-on vs risk-off regimes using SPY momentum signals, then rules in semis momentum or volatility hedges, and finally uses cross-asset momentum to determine levered long vs inverse bets, all with explicit weights and a conservative rebalancing framework.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, this rule-based, multi-asset strategy targets volatility hedges and sector momentum to deliver about 42.7% annualized return vs ~21.4% for the S&P, with solid risk controls (Calmar ~0.67) and explicit rules—though it can endure larger drawdowns in downturns.

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OOS Start Date
Jun 28, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 6.9%
Type
Stocks
Category
Multi-asset, momentum, rule-based, volatility hedging, leveraged etfs, sector rotation
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 11 assets in total
Ticker
Type
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
Stocks
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
Stocks
SOXS
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X ETF
Stocks
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF
Stocks
SPXU
ProShares UltraPro Short S&P 500
Stocks
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Stocks
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Stocks
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
Stocks
UPRO
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
Stocks
UVXY
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures 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 toSPXU. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, the symphony has returned 44.02%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for the symphony is 63.38%. 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.