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Better than a CD
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A large, rule-driven, multi-asset portfolio that alternates between risk-on equity exposure and volatility/defensive hedges, using momentum, volatility, and drawdown signals to dynamically allocate across tech, sectors, bonds, and VIX-based hedges.
NutHow it works
- The system treats the portfolio as a collection of blocks (groups) with explicit weights. It looks at many different signals (momentum, volatility, and price trends) on a wide set of assets, including popular mega-caps (like tech ETFs) and many niche ETFs that cover bonds, volatility, gold, and sector exposures. - It uses rules like: if a market-looking signal is strong (momentum or relative strength), overweight growth/tech exposures; if risk signals spike (volatility indicators or drawdown checks), shift toward hedges or safer assets (bonds or cash-like positions). - There are explicit hedging blocks built around VIX-related ETFs and short-market spreads, which can trigger protective actions or a shift to defensive themes. - The strategy also relies on “rotation” logic: switching emphasis among risk-on baskets (high beta tech, semiconductor, growth groups) and risk-off baskets (bonds, gold, hedges) based on recent performance and volatility measures. - Weights are sometimes expressed as percent allocations, and many decision points compare current signals to thresholds (for example, momentum or volatility thresholds). - In short, it’s a complex, continually adapting mix of long, short, leveraged, hedged, and sector-exposure decisions designed to harvest upside while managing downside in volatile markets.
CheckmarkValue prop
Out-of-sample, the strategy dramatically reduces drawdown (0.22% vs 4.51% for the S&P) and delivers superior risk-adjusted returns (Sharpe ~5.24 vs ~0.89). Dynamic hedging and rotation aim for resilient, smoother growth.
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Performance
Compared to selected benchmarks
AlphaBetaR2R
0.070.030.040.21
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
508.21%14.55%-1.77%0.2%0.89
151.16%7.17%-0.02%1.48%3.16
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$25,115.75
Regulatory Fees
$124.81
Total Slippage
$533.98
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OOS Start Date
Oct 31, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Multi-strategy, hedging, volatility, sector rotation, momentum
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 124 assets in total
Ticker
Type
AAPL
Apple Inc.
Stocks
ADBE
Adobe Inc.
Stocks
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Stocks
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
Stocks
AMGN
Amgen Inc
Stocks
AMZN
Amazon.Com Inc
Stocks
AVGO
Broadcom Inc. Common Stock
Stocks
AXP
American Express Company
Stocks
BA
Boeing Company
Stocks
BIL
State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill 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.

"Better than a CD" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Better than a CD" is currently allocated toEUM, FLOT, EEM, SPYM, SVXY, UUP, XLB, PIZ, BTAL, SHV, SH, QLD, IDV, GLD, TLT, WTMF, BIL, CQQQ, XLP, SPLV, TBF, BND, EDIVandPSQ. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Better than a CD" has returned 5.03%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Better than a CD" is 0.27%. 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 "Better than a CD", 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.