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Beta Hedge
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A defensive, rules‑based mix that hedges when tech looks overheated, turns cautious in downtrends or sharp selloffs, and otherwise holds dividend stocks, Treasuries, and gold. Uses VIX funds briefly as crash protection; equal‑weights within each basket.
NutHow it works
If QQQ’s 10‑day RSI (an overbought gauge) >80 → buy UVXY (fast VIX hedge). If 75–80 → buy VIXM (slower VIX). Else check SPY vs 200‑day avg: Below → equal BTAL (anti‑beta L/S), XLP (staples), IEF (7–10y Treas), SCHD (dividends), GLD (gold), VIXM. Above but 10‑day max drop >5% → equal BTAL, IEF, GLD, VIXY (short‑term VIX). Else → equal SHY (1–3y Treas), SCHD, GLD. Rebalance only if weights drift ~10%.
CheckmarkValue prop
Defensive, rules-based multi-asset strategy with VIX hedges, anti-beta exposure, and quality assets. It delivers lower drawdown (16.4% vs 18.8%), steadier risk-adjusted returns, and tail-risk protection vs the S&P 500 (out-of-sample).
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
SPY
0.29-0.130.01-0.09
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
SPY
624.07%15.07%1.2%6.23%0.92
Beta Hedge
2,791.08%26.95%3.37%7.44%1.07
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$289,107.51
Regulatory Fees
$865.55
Total Slippage
$5,266.60
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OOS Start Date
Apr 9, 2023
Trading Setting
Threshold 10%
Type
Stocks
Category
Tactical asset allocation, defensive, trend-following, volatility hedging, multi-asset, etf, risk-managed, tail-risk hedge
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 0 assets in total
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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.

"Beta Hedge" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Beta Hedge" is currently allocated toSHY, GLDandSCHD. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Beta Hedge" has returned 10.83%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Beta Hedge" is 16.43%. 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 "Beta Hedge", 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, crypto, and options.